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business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Contract Talks Cause Shutdown of LA and Long Beach Ports"

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have closed due to a worker shortage, which is believed to be linked to ongoing contract talks between unions representing workers and shipping employers. The closures come as cargo volumes have already dropped from peak levels a year ago, and some shippers have already started diverting cargo traffic away from the two ports. The union has been working without a new contract since July, and port officials and shippers believe the absences are a deliberate message from the union to put pressure on the talks.

via KABC-TV|

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business2 years ago•1 min saved

Southern California Ports Face Shutdowns Due to Labor Shortage

A dockworker shortage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports has halted cargo traffic, disrupting the local economy and the global supply chain. The shortage comes several months into protracted labor negotiations between the union that represents West Coast dockworkers and the industry group representing maritime shippers. The L.A. and Long Beach ports combine to handle nearly 40% of U.S. imports from Asia, and the downward trend is worrisome for 175,000 Southern California workers moving freight valued at $469 billion a year.

via Los Angeles Times|

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