The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf coast port operators came to an agreement Dec. 28 to extend contract negotiations to Feb. 6, according to federal mediators.
January 2, 2013Business
Labor, Ports Agree to Renewed Talks Before Contract Deadline
The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf coast port operators have agreed to attend a meeting before the current contract expires on Dec. 29, according to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
December 27, 2012Business
Ports, Longshoremen Remain Apart as Contract Deadline Nears
Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf Coast port operators stalled this week, with a contract deadline looming Dec. 29, after which the union could strike, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
December 20, 2012Business
Canadian Official Aims to End Lockout of 48,000 Unionized Postal Workers
Canada Post, the federal postal operator, locked out more than 48,000 workers last week after 12 days of partial strikes, prompting the labor minister to announce plans to end the service disruption through legislation.
June 20, 2011