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March 25, 2010
The Bayonne Bridge Clearance Problem is Soon to Be a Major Impediment to Cargo Vessels Heading to the Ports of New York and New Jersey. Job Loss to Follow if a Solution Isn’t Acted Upon
The New Jersey State AFL-CIO recently testified before two legislative committees urging swift action to remedy the “draft clearance problem” soon to develop relating to the Bayonne Bridge. If a solution to this problem is not acted upon soon, the economic vitality of the port region, as well as thousands of port related jobs will be at risk. A remedy to the problem also has the potential to create a significant number of jobs for building and construction trades workers.
To get more information about this issue, and to view our testimony, please CLICK HERE.