(ABC 6 News) — A strike consisting of nearly 50,000 dockworkers could lead to Americans seeing shortages and higher prices.

It is affecting ports from Maine to Texas as pay negotiations still fall 27% short. Workers are also calling for a ban on automation equipment despite companies only agreeing to limit its use.

So far, President Biden has said he will not shut the strike down using a court order per the 1947 Taft Hartley Act which would force an 80-day cool off period.