oakland california  november 02 in an aerial view cranes sit idle as a container ship sits docked at the port of oakland on november 02 2022 in oakland california longshoremen at the port of oakland walked off the job and shuttered the port as contract negotiations stall longshoremen at the port have been working without a contract since july asking for improved pay and benefits after working nonstop through the covid19 pandemic photo by justin sullivangetty images