sadly, those same unions, due to their ongoing conflict and work slowdowns, has caused the Port of Portland to lose almost all container business.

the bigger downside to this is that farmed goods aren't able to make it to the international market: http://www.opb.org/news/article/port-portland-farmers-agricu...

while i applaud them for helping retain a living wage, some of their actions have had severe negative consequences where you would least expect it, our farmers.