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Protesters blocked traffic leading to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, resulting in 46 arrests and the towing of several vehicles by Port of Seattle police. Travelers were advised to use alternate routes or public transit, and the situation caused significant delays before the protesters and their vehicles were eventually removed from the roadway.
The Port of Seattle's cargo operations have been shut down due to labor conflicts, which could cause minor delays in goods getting onto shelves in Alaska. About 90% of Alaska's goods arrive by ship or barge, and most of that comes via Seattle. The extent of the impact on Alaska won't be known for a while, but it will likely be an inconvenience rather than a huge hit. It's important for Alaskans to not panic shop as it could worsen the situation.
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.
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) has claimed that coordinated and disruptive work actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seattle. However, the ILWU denies the claim and says that West Coast ports are open. Unions are seeking a pay increase that reflects workers’ contribution to the ocean shipping industry’s record profits from the pandemic cargo boom. The largest U.S. business group has urged President Joe Biden to intervene immediately and appoint an independent mediator to address the protracted West Coast ports labor dispute.
Cargo work at the Port of Seattle's Harbor Island has come to a halt due to a labor action by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, causing ground operations at all marine terminals to stop. The Pacific Maritime Association claims the union refused to dispatch any longshore workers to container terminals, leading to a shutdown on Saturday. West Coast ports account for roughly 12% of the nation's gross domestic product.
Coordinated and disruptive work actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seattle, according to the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). Unions are seeking a pay increase that reflects workers' contribution to the ocean shipping industry's record profits from the pandemic cargo boom. West Coast ports stretching from California to Washington state are critical to the U.S. supply chains and the economy. The largest U.S. business group has urged President Joe Biden to intervene immediately and appoint an independent mediator to address the protracted West Coast ports labor dispute.
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.