East Coast Protests, Economic trends, Shipping Logistics

ILA Doubling Down On Threats

Tensions are mounting as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) threatens a strike on October 1st over unresolved negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The ILA is demanding a 32% wage hike, higher pensions, and is pushing back against port automation. With talks at a standstill since June, the risk of disruption looms large.

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Delivery, Freight, Shipping Logistics

UPS Vows to Reach Deal

After months of back and forth, UPS vows to reach deal with Teamsters by July 5th. UPS (United Parcel Service) is known as the largest package shipping company in the U.S. in terms of volume. Recently unsatisfactory contract negotiations between UPS executives and workers have reached a point where a strike was looming.

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