Tag Archives: Los Angeles

LA/Long Beach Port Strike Over

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jimting

The strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are officially over. Both sides came to an agreement late last night. Details of the agreement are not immediately known. One publication I have read indicates that the new … Continue reading →

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LA/Long Beach Port Labor Dispute Enters Second Week Without Resolution

Posted on December 3, 2012 by jimting

Seven days after members of the OCU clerical works began striking, the same terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach remain closed. Carriers are starting to divert vessels to other ports along the West Coast. Please check with your freight … Continue reading →

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LA-Long Beach Port Strike Now Entering 4th Day

Posted on November 30, 2012 by jimting

We are now entering the 4th day since the clerical workers began striking at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The longshoremen continue to honor the strike, keeping most of the terminals shut down. There are three terminals (PIER … Continue reading →

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Labor Dispute at Los Angeles & Long Beach Ports Threatens to Disrupt Ocean Shipments Throughout the United States

Posted on November 29, 2012 by jimting

The West Coast port clerical workers have been working without a contract since their previous contract expired over two years ago (June 30, 2010).  Negotiations broke down earlier this month. Clerical workers went on strike at APM Terminals in Los … Continue reading →

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