Anna Griffin

Anna Griffin, the Pacific Northwest bureau chief at The New York Times, dives into the impact of tariffs on dockworkers at the Port of Seattle. She reveals how reduced container traffic has created a job scarcity affecting hundreds of longshoremen. Anna shares stories of casual workers grappling with gig jobs while waiting for stable employment and highlights the concerns of senior workers facing dwindling opportunities. The conversation touches on broader economic uncertainties, the threat of automation, and the need for stability in the workforce.