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business2 years ago•2 min saved

US West Coast Ports Face Disruptions and Congestion Amid Labor Negotiations

Cargo operations at the Port of Seattle have been shut down due to coordinated work actions by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which is threatening supply chains and worrying retailers. If the work stoppage continues, consumers could feel the impact, just like during the pandemic. The ILWU is demanding a big pay raise, but both sides are at an impasse in yearlong negotiations. More than 22,000 dockworkers along West Coast ports have been working without a contract since July 2022. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO has urged President Biden to intervene in the negotiations.

via MyNorthwest|

#business #cargo-operations #international-longshore-and-warehouse-union

business2 years ago•3 min saved

US West Coast Ports Paralyzed as Union Workers Boycott Wage Negotiations.

West Coast ports are shutting down as union workers "no show" after a breakdown in negotiations with port management over wages. The stoppages are expected to spread across the West Coast as workers protest, with operations also reportedly stopping at the port hub of Los Angeles. While the actions taken by workers are not a formal strike, truck drivers are being turned away at Los Angeles sites. Any port closure creates backups that impact both the pickup and drop off of products by truck drivers.

via CNBC|

#business #cargo-operations #truck-drivers

business2 years ago•2 min saved

ILWU's Coordinated Action Shuts Down LA and Long Beach Ports.

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has accused the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) of a coordinated action to withhold labor, leading to a shortage of West Coast port workers and the shutdown of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. However, the ILWU said the slowdown was due to a monthly membership meeting and the Good Friday holiday. The labor dispute has forced major retailers to shift cargo to East and Gulf Coast ports to avoid disruptions. The ILWU and PMA have recently reached a tentative agreement on key negotiation sticking points.

via gCaptain|

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