West Coast port negotiations
‘Disruptive’ Walkout Shuts Down West Coast Ports
"Retailers are alarmed to learn of the work stoppage underway at several West Coast ports," said RILA supply…
West Coast Port Negotiations Hit New Snag Over…Lunch Breaks?
"Many cargo owners continue to have trepidation about these protracted labor negotiations," said Port of…
West Coast Ports ‘Hopeful’ About New Labor Deal
In the first official update from the ILWU and PMA since September, the parties described media coverage of…
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30% of Logistics Decision-Makers Aren’t Sure About Resuming West Coast Trade
In total, 40 percent of the 341 managers surveyed by CNBC said they recently diverted trade from the West…
Oakland Port Back to Normal After Worker Walkout
International terminal operations resumed following a work stoppage Wednesday related to a local dispute over…
Why This Logistics Exec Says West Coast Dockworkers Won’t Strike
Trade XCelerators LLC co-founder Dan Gardner also explained why a major apparel movement should be a "cause…
Labor Secretary Downplays ‘Sticky Issues’ in West Coast Talks: Report
Negotiations continue to move along, despite a Seattle contract issue that some fear will disrupt the…
West Coast Labor Talks Run into New Wrinkle
The ILWU said Tuesday a dispute in Seattle is "threatening" West Coast dockworker contract negotiations.
Did West Coast Labor Talks Stall? Union Speaks Out
The ILWU dismissed a report Friday that said a dispute over work at the Port of Seattle is holding up…
West Coast Dockworker Talks Reach Common Ground on One Key Point
It's tentative and subject to the rest of the contract being agreed upon.
Ship It Where They Ain’t: Alternative Ports Will Be ‘Pivotal’ for Holiday
OEC Group has been actively advising its clients to seek out and route products to alternative ports…
NRF: ‘Inflation Will Be With Us for Some Time’
The retail trade group's inaugural supply chain conference highlighted China tariffs, dockworker negotiations…
Both Sides Confirm Port Labor Contract Talks Likely to Run Past July 1
The ILWU and PMA issued a joint update saying there are no plans for a strike or lockout, but negotiations…
As Port Negotiations Near, What You Need to Know
Union representatives for dockworkers along the West Coast and employers are expected to begin talks on a new…
Obama Sends Labor Secretary to Facilitate West Coast Port Negotiations
The Obama administration announced Saturday that U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez will travel to California to…