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ELIZABETH, N.J. — Picket lines are now in place at ports around New York and New Jersey after 25,000 dockworkers went on strike just after midnight.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirms most operations have been shut down.

“Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products they need,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement just after midnight. “It’s critical for USMX and the ILA to reach a fair agreement soon that respects workers and ensures a flow of commerce through our ports. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts to minimize disruption for New Yorkers.”

Hundreds of workers from Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bayonne, Elizabeth and Newark hit the picket lines overnight, and there were similar scenes in Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore.