# Union Extends Labor Talks Affecting Major U.S. Ports Through Nov. 20

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-11-09T02:31:42.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-09T02:31:42.000Z
Section: Business

> 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.