West Coast Dems Push ILWU, Port Association to Wrap Up Contract Talks
Democratic senators representing West Coast states prodded the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to advance negotiations on a labor contract in a Nov. 12 letter to the heads of both organizations (here). The negotiations are…
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on a downward spiral, and some industry members recently said the standoff threatens holiday imports (see 1411100015). “This collective bargaining agreement is important for the health, safety and economic well-being of the 13,600 longshore, clerk and foreman workers at 29 ports from California to Washington, as well as for companies large and small, agriculture producers, ports and international buyers around the world,” said the letter.