The temporary resolution of the dockworkers’ strike at US East and Gulf Coast ports marks a pivotal moment for the retail industry, especially as the holiday season approaches. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) recently announced that dockworkers have agreed to suspend their strike until January 19, allowing cargo operations to resume while negotiations on a […]
US Labor Department Reaches Out to Employer Group Amid Possible Port Strike
As tensions rise surrounding impending labor negotiations, the potential for a widespread port strike looms over the East and Gulf Coast of the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor has engaged with the United States Maritime Alliance in anticipation of a strike initiated by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which could take effect as […]