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...]
West Coast Ports: Contract Offer
At the end of last week, the PMA sent a “new proposal” to the union. The ILWU met over the weekend and returned the proposal to the PMA with the union’s comments. The ILWU caucus began Monday morning and reviewed the proposal and is awaiting the PMA’s response. The PMA confirmed that the employers presented the union with their offer on Thursday. Then the ILWU today … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: The Latest
Everyone is watching the ILWU caucus which begins today. From JOC: The caucus that begins on Monday could last several days. If the leadership believes a tentative contract can be signed, it would have to be ratified by a rank-and-file vote in the coming weeks. If agreement can't be reached, negotiations could run into January and February assuming the parties take time … [Read more...]