The possibility of a multicast strike grows as the labor contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is about to expire on September 30th. Representing thousands of dockworkers across the U.S. and Canada, the ILA has announced that it will not accept mediation or an extension. This leaves a potential strike to begin on October 1. With the critical roles these ports play in the logistics network, this situation could crucially impact supply chains and port operations. Unfortunately due to disagreements over the use of automation technology and wage increases, negotiations have been challenging.
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Source: Freightwaves
