newsworthy Next round of port contracts likely to be settled without strife, expert forecasts April 19, 2017 Toby Gooley and Mark B. Solomon No Comments ILA, ILWU seek to retain shippers' confidence by demonstrating commitment to stability, says consultant Anthony Scioscia.Read More
newsworthy ILA rank-and-file ratify six-year contract, ending year-long battle with ship management April 10, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Pact calls for $3 an hour wage hikes; maintains royalty-payment formula.Read More
newsworthy Tentative contract is reached by ILA, USMX to avert Feb. 7 strike at 14 U.S. ports February 3, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Final deal contingent on ratification process, negotiation of local pacts.Read More
newsworthy No contract in sight as ILA, management conclude three days of talks January 17, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Federal mediator cites "progress" in negotiations.Read More
newsworthy "Déjà vu all over again" as ILA walks from talks in New York; business groups urge parties to stay course January 10, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Prospects for reaching coastwide deal by Feb. 6 thrown into question. Read More