Articles tagged under: International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Automation is the Hurdle for Labor Negotiations
Published December 9, 2024
Negotiations between the U.S. Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoremen’s Association have stalled, impacting 36 East Coast and Gulf ports. The point of contention is the role of automation. An October strike lasted 72 hours. At that time, both sides…Ag May Seed Ripple Effect From Port Strikes
Published September 27, 2024
Labor disputes are leading to logistical issues at harvest time. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says the strike at the Port of Vancouver and the looming strike on the East Coast and the Gulf may…A Port Slowdown
Published September 29, 2022
A labor dispute between dockworkers and employers at third busiest port in the U.S. is slowing cargo shipments into and out of the port of Oakland, California. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union started limiting access to workers needed to…