![]() ![]() ![]() According to the American Trucking Association, the nation’s truck driver shortage is set to hit historic high, with 80,000 drivers needed to meet the demand. This potential strike is expected to happen July 1 when the new law takes effect. David Swanson/Reuters Bob Bolus Towers & Truckers for America is one of three convoys expected to begin their journey to Washington this week. “Everywhere I stop, there’s always Latinos who are supporting, and they don’t want to come to Florida for that reason to help and support,” he said.Ĭoupled with the lack of truck drivers in the state, and now this anti-immigration law, Luis says it’s making him rethink if staying in Florida is right for him. Truckers gather in California before a convoy leaves bound for the nation's capital to protest against COVID-19 vaccine mandates, Feb. Workers would lose about 1.1 billion in wages. economy a total of more than 5 billion, according to a recent estimate from the Anderson Economic Group. ![]() He even describes what he’s seen in the weeks after this bill was signed. A 10-day strike at UPS would cost the U.S. Vargas says he’s doing it as a sign of solidarity. ports Monday, slowing the movement of cargo. I spoke with one truck driver who shares why he's standing with others to boycott bringing items into the state. Upset over wages, fuel costs and anti-union laws, hundreds of independent truckers went on strike at several U.S. “I’ve decided not to transport here in the state of Florida to protest this new law and support those immigrants, because I’m also an immigrant,” he said.Ī possible strike could have serious implications for the state. The protests in Canada have been linked to far-right extremism, an issue for Biden and law enforcement following the Jan. It’s a topic that hits close to home for Vargas. The bill set to go in effect this weekend places tighter restrictions on undocumented immigrants driving into the state, on those looking to find a job at a company with over 25 employees and requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to inquire about a patient’s legal status. “If you go to the supermarket, if the truckers don’t bring the food, there won’t be any food there,” says Luis Vargas, a trucker in Florida for 23 years. Luis Vargas is a truck driver and is standing in solidarity with those refusing to drive to Florida.SB1718 is a bill that places tighter restrictions on undocumented immigrants driving into the state, on those looking to find a job at a company with more than 25 employees and requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to inquire about a patient’s legal status.A potential Truck Strike is expected to take place in Florida in response to SB1718. ![]()
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