Tentative Agreement Reached on West Coast Port Labor Contract
Published: Jun 15, 2023
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On the night on June 14, the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced a tentative agreement on a six-year contract. The agreement, which covers all of the West Coast ports, must still be ratified by both sides.
A joint statement by PMA and ILWU notes the agreement was reached with assistance from Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su.
In this special Audio Report, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom explains why the tentative contract agreement is tremendous news for U.S. red meat exporters and their overseas customers.