Amid new disruptions, NRF urges Biden to intervene in West Coast labor negotiations (chainstoreage.com)

As contract talks drag on, tensions are rising at West Coast ports.

Following a shutdown at the Ports of Oakland and Long Beach, which combine to form the country’s largest cargo complex, over the weekend, the National Retail Federation called on the Biden Administration to intervene. (At least one terminal at the Port of Long Beach shut Monday, according to reports.)

The new disruptions come as the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association have failed to reach and ratify a new labor agreement following more than a year of negotiations.
more at: https://chainstoreage.com/amid-new-disruptions-nrf-urges-biden-intervene-west-coast-labor-negotiations

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