ILWU & PMA Have Reportedly Reached a Tentative Agreement on Chassis Maintenance and Repair With the help of federal mediators, the ILWU and PMA have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on chassis maintenance and repair jurisdiction, which has been a … READ MORE »

U.S. Trade Gap Decreases by $3.2 Million in November According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the U.S. trade gap was “39.0 billion in November, down $3.2 billion from $42.2 billion in October. November … READ MORE »

PMA and ILWU Seek Federal Mediation in Labor Talks According to the JOC, “The FMCS (Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service) announced late Monday that both the PMA and ILWU had requested mediation, which is the key requirement for involvement by … READ MORE »