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business2 years ago

ILWU Dockworkers Union Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Portland Dispute

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has filed for bankruptcy after losing a long-running battle over labor issues at the Port of Portland. The union owes $19 million in damages to International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) following a court case eight years ago. ILWU's assets amount to $11.6 million, leaving a shortfall of $7.4 million. The bankruptcy filing aims to implement a plan to resolve the matter, while the union seeks to preserve its cash management system and meet employee and payroll obligations.

via Splash 247|
#bankruptcy#business#ilwu
labor-relations2 years ago

West Coast Dockworkers Secure 6-Year Labor Contract

Dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast have ratified a new six-year labor contract with port employers represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The agreement, retroactive from July 1, 2022, covers workers at all 29 West Coast ports and includes job protection, improved wages, pensions, and safety measures for approximately 20,000 workers. The contract, approved by both the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and PMA, brings an end to over a year of uncertainty and ensures the continued efficiency and competitiveness of West Coast ports.

via gCaptain|
#dockworkers#ilwu#labor-contract
business2 years ago

Labor negotiations cause chaos at West Coast ports.

Ongoing labor negotiations and service disruptions at West Coast ports, particularly the major California hubs at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, have raised concerns about supply chain woes hitting the US economy during the peak shipping season. The US Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to President Joe Biden warning about "premeditated and disruptive service actions" that are slowing operations at several major West Coast ports during ongoing contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA).

via Fox Business|
#business#ilwu#labor-negotiations
business2 years ago

West Coast Ports Paralyzed by Labor Disputes and Cargo Backlog

The Port of Seattle has been closed due to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) refusing to dispatch labor to work at the container terminals, causing further disruptions to the West Coast ports. The ILWU is committed to bargaining a fair and equitable contract, while the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) accuses the union of using the media to influence the process. The closure of the port is affecting U.S. ag exporters, with $5.2 billion of trade floating off the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Oakland. The NWSA is the country's second-largest gateway for refrigerated containers, and ag exporters are concerned about losing overseas buyers.

via CNBC|
#agriculture#business#ilwu
logistics2 years ago

West Coast port labor negotiations cause disruptions and demands for higher pay.

West Coast dockworkers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) are demanding higher wages and benefits in their next five-year contract, citing their role in the COVID-era import boom. The dispute over pay raises has led to disruptions in container port operations, with ship operations being affected. The ILWU is pushing for wages and benefits that reflect their contribution to the import boom, which ended last year. However, West Coast dockworkers are already some of the highest-paid workers in the country, with full-time registered longshore workers earning an average of $197,514 in 2022, not including benefits.

via FreightWaves|
#disruption#dockworkers#ilwu
business2 years ago

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|
#business#cargo-operations#ilwu
business2 years ago

"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|
#business#cargo-traffic#contract-talks