LA Port Strike Threat Deferred Again As Labor Talks Drag On

The union representing about 250 security workers at the US’s busiest ports agreed to continue negotiations on a new labor contract for two more weeks, averting a strike that could have disrupted operations at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports.

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94 agreed to the extension after talks with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents terminal operators and shipping lines.

The agreement comes as the ports, which handle about 40% of US container imports, are already facing congestion and delays due to increased cargo volumes and supply chain disruptions.