Port Group Calls on Obama to Force Federal Mediation in West Coast Contract Dispute
Federal Mediation is now “necessary” to bring about resolution in the ongoing labor contract dispute between International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association, said American Association of Port Authorities President Kurt Nagle in a Dec. 17 letter to…
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President Barack Obama (here). Industry groups have for months pressed the White House to involve the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in the negotiations (see 1411180015). "As the economy continues its recovery, America cannot afford disruptions nor a shutdown of any portion of its port system,” said the letter. “After seven months of negotiations without reaching an agreement, significant impacts are being felt throughout the supply chain, and uncertainty and concerns are mounting daily.”