Tentative Deal Reached for U.S. West Coast Ports The ILWU and PMA reached an agreement late on Friday February 20th. After more than nine months of bargaining, there is a contract agreement for five years - though the details of the agreement were not yet available. The contract must be ratified and the process could take several weeks. ILWU President Robert McEllrath … [Read more...]
West Coast Ports: US Labor Secretary Says Reach Deal or Negotiate in DC
West Coast Ports: US Labor Secretary Says Reach Deal or Negotiate in DC From JOC: U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez on Thursday told the ILWU and PMA that they have until Friday to reach a contract or they’ll have to negotiate in Washington D.C. Negotiators for the ILWU and the PMA on Friday were separately reviewing the details of the latest contract proposal and … [Read more...]
Growth: Air Cargo Ends 2014
Growth: Air Cargo Ends 2014 From IATA (International Air Transport Association): The full-year air cargo data for 2014 shows 4.5% demand growth compared to 2013 measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). That is significant compared to the small increase of 1.4% recorded in 2013 over 2012. The growth in December increased 4.9%, compared to December … [Read more...]
Obama sending labor secretary to assist West Coast Port Negotiations
Obama sending labor secretary to assist West Coast Port Negotiations President Obama is sending U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez to California to meet with ILWU & PMA negotiators to help them reach a contract. "The negotiations over the functioning of the West Coast Ports have been taking place for months with the Administration urging the parties to resolve their … [Read more...]
PMA to Stop Work for Next 3 Days – Pressure Builds for Obama to Take Action
PMA to Stop Work for Next 3 Days - Pressure Builds for Obama to Take Action The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said it will suspend U.S. West Coast vessel operations for the next three days and also included yesterday (Thursday) rather than provide longshoremen with holiday or weekend pay for “severely diminished productivity.” From JOC: Vessel operations by the … [Read more...]