NEGOTIATIONS

Positive news on labor negotiations front. Last week the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced they had reached a tentative agreement on health...

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ILWU CONTRACT EXPIRES

ILWU CONTRACT EXPIRES

Speaking of the ILWU, the contract expired last night. As expected, the two sides have not reached an agreement and are still negotiating. While the World Socialist Web Site demands rank and file ILWU members call for...

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LET’S TALK

LET’S TALK

The International Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) began contract negotiations on May 10th. The current contract covering waterfront labor on the entire US west coastwill expire...

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ILWU STRATEGIZES

ILWU STRATEGIZES

The labor contract governing port operations on the entire west coast is set to expire on July 1, 2022. Early last month, the ILWU met to discuss their strategy for negotiations. Automation is expected to be the main...

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NO CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

NO CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced they have not agreed to a one-year extension of the labor contract. The current contract covering...

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OAKLAND STATUS

OAKLAND STATUS

After months of ocean carriers by-passing the Port of Oakland, the backlog of ships is nonexistent. The previous labor shortages are dissipating. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has brought on...

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

MOVERS & SHAKERS

A record breaking 18,465 containers were moved in one shift off the MSC Isabella, a 23,000+ TEU class vessel. One should understand that the child is not like shopping for shoes online, and it is imperative that you...

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PORTLAND

PORTLAND

After being shuttered for four years, containerized service is restored to the Port of Portland with SM Line's weekly vessel calls.  All are crossing their fingers for smoother service and union relations....

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