Add as a preferred source on GoogleUnion Extends Labor Talks Affecting Major U.S. Ports Through Nov. 20
The union represents about 250 security workers. A port operations interruption could affect 85% of Long Beach cargo and one-third of Los Angeles cargo.
A union representing about 250 security workers at the busiest U.S. ports agreed to extend negotiations through Nov. 20, keeping open talks aimed at avoiding a port operations interruption.
The negotiations concern a new labor agreement. The Pacific Maritime Association said discussions with Local 26 would continue during the extension to avoid an interruption to port operations.
An interruption could affect about 85% of cargo at the Port of Long Beach and roughly one-third of cargo at the Port of Los Angeles. The negotiations are extended through Nov. 20.
John Kim
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