Labor disputes lead to shutdowns at major western ports.
Operations at some marine terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were "effectively shut down" following staged concerted and disruptive work actions from the union representing West Coast dockworkers amid ongoing labor negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association. The two parties have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement, which would cover more than 22,000 longshore workers at 29 U.S. West Coast ports. The dockworkers' union stated it is "committed to bargaining a contract that is fair and equitable," including wages and benefits that "reflect the dedication of the ILWU workforce and its contributions to the shipping industry's success."
