West Coast Ports News
ILWU Caucus meets this week
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s caucus will meet this week in San Francisco, starting on Monday, to review the tentative agreement reached with the Pacific Maritime Association last month. If the Coast Longshore Committee recommends ratification, the tentative contract will be mailed to all ILWU members and they will vote on whether to approve the pact.
However, the Transport Workers Solidarity Committee, a group that has openly criticized ILWU leadership and the proposed deal, will also hold a forum. If the caucus vote against approval, the ILWU and PMA must return to the bargaining table. If not approved, starting renegotiations would cause fears among cargo interests and likely result in more cargo diversions from the West Coast Ports.
Read more: JOC
FMC to Consider Agreement to Work On Congestion
Terminal operators and equipment managers on the West Coast intend to form a discussion agreement that will allow them to work with industries stakeholders such as shipping lines, motor carriers and railroads to reduce congestion and improve cargo velocity.
…If the FMC does not block formation of the discussion agreement, it will take effect in mid-April.
To see article: JOC – West Coast Stakeholders Agreement
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