West Coast Ports: Near Gridlock Despite Mediation It is being called War of Words that is escalating the dispute between the PMA and ILWU. The PMA is accusing the union of slowdowns and withholding skilled labor that is a causing almost 'complete grid lock'. The ILWU blasted back saying that the PMA conceded that problems were related to operational issues. It seems … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports UPDATE: Federal Mediation Begins
West Coast Ports UPDATE: Federal Mediation Begins In response to a joint request by the ILWU and PMA, the FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service) announced later yesterday: “In response to a joint request for assistance from the parties, collective bargaining between ILWU and PMA representatives will continue as soon as possible under the auspices of the Federal … [Read more...]
2014 Highlights!
Here are some of the logistics highlights of 2014: West Coast Ports and more! West Coast Ports Far and away the West Coast Ports have highlighted logistics and other news in 2014 and will continue into 2015! Starting with the concerns before negotiations started with PMA and union: 2014 Pending West Coast Dock Strike The talks begin: West Coast Port 2014 Contract Talks … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Conflicts Continues
Per JOC - the 'War of Words' continues.... The ILWU president challenged ocean carrier executives to become directly involved in contract negotiations in order to end the impasse. The PMA shot back that the ILWU's statement "only underscores the need" for federal mediation in the negotiations which the employer group called for on Dec. 22. So far the negotiations between the … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: Federal Mediation?
On Monday, the PMA (represents employers) requested that federal mediators engage in negotiations which have continued unsuccessfully with eight months of talks with the ILWU. Today, the U.S. Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service said it will be reaching out to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union to see whether it can help in labor talks with U.S. West Coast … [Read more...]