ILA CONTRACT

ILA CONTRACT

Honestly, it is anyone's guess if the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will have an agreement by the September 30th contract expiration. But, the general...

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IT IS OFFICIAL!

IT IS OFFICIAL!

Yesterday, the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced they have ratified their six-year contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). This approval is final step will ensure further...

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IT IS OFFICIAL!

LABOR PAINS

It certainly has been the summer of discontent as it relates to waterfront labor and their employer counterparts. Both the west coast and east coast have seen their share of issues: 1) The International Longshore &...

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A YEAR LATER

A YEAR LATER

Contract negotiations between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the employer group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) have been underway since May 10, 2022, and the union has been operating...

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WHEN IS SOON TOO LATE?

WHEN IS SOON TOO LATE?

Last week, the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the employer group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) issued a joint statement on the status of the contract negotiations saying both sides...

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DEAL OR NO DEAL?

DEAL OR NO DEAL?

There remains no contract deal on the West Coast between the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and employer group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). We are into our eighth month of being without a...

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RAIL STRIKE AVERTED

RAIL STRIKE AVERTED

Congress used the 1926 Railway Labor Act to invoke their authority to intervene in railroad labor negotiations. The House approved legislation to force union members to accept the terms of the negotiated contract. Once...

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AND THEY’RE OFF….

AND THEY’RE OFF….

The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) will sit down today and tomorrow to discuss an early contract extension.  The current contract expires June 30,...

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Ushering in 2014

Ushering in 2014

We are excited to usher in a new year.  It may sound crazy, but we’re looking forward to another year of changes and challenges as those are things that make logistics fun. One notable change for 2014:  A significant...

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