Director of LA Port Urges for Labor Contract
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A labor contract, in the context of ports, refers to a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee or a labor union representing a group of employees, which outlines the terms and conditions of employment for workers in the port industry. The director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene Seroka, has emphasized the importance of constructing a labor contract, especially after the recent shutdown of two large West Coast ports last week. Seroka also shared statistics from this year, stating that March imports are 35% less in TEUs than last year's data.
Check out the featured article from AJOT to learn more about why the director of the Port of Los Angeles is urging the need for a labor contract immediately. Will his call to action lead to a solution? Can a labor contract prevent union strikes?
Featured Article:
Port of Los Angeles Director Seroka urges West Coast labor contract | AJOT
“Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka argued for a ‘crucial’ West Coast labor contract while describing last week’s longshore shutdown of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as a ‘pause.’”
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for November 28, 2024, from iLevel Logistics Inc.