How a 1934 waterfront strike was a major turning point for West Coast labor By Nadine Jelsing (OPB) July 11, 2022 11 a.m. Eighty-three days during the summer of 1934 will be honored forever. A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers expired on Friday, July 1, 2022, but both sides continue to talk and said they want to avoid a strike. In January, some 100 ships were waiting to get into the port complex, but that total is now down to 60 or even as low as 20 at times, Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero said Tuesday. 2023 CNBC LLC. The port said that having two shore power outlets at the cruise ship terminals will result in at least a 90 percent overall reduction of harmful pollutants(while the ships are docked) such as Nitrous Oxides (NOx) and Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) as well as a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Voyages from MSC Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Scenic Luxury Cruises, Oceania Cruises and American Queen Voyages are also on the port calendar. All rights reserved. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. The funding will also pay for a new, more energy-efficient stormwater treatment system. Matching last years record setting pace, the port has handled over 5.4 million TEUs as of June 2022. West Coast Union Talks 071222. But Mr. Adams responded in writing to questions about his background and objectives. A similar project to upgrade a different track cost around $358,000 and was approved in May of 2022 after port officials stated that it would improve the railroads overall safety. In a statement last week, it said while strike notice had been served, the parties remain in contact and continue to have the assistance of a mediator under the Canada Labour Code. An excerpt: Visitors who do not have a port pass have to scan a drivers licence or other identification in order to get clearance and then reach the picket line, which is set up outside the Westshore Terminals work site. Health authorities in Brazil are investigating two mysterious deaths aboard the bulker Caravos Harmony, which arrived at the Amazon River port of Macap on Sunday. Ports already have been struggling to handle container traffic, much of it from Asia, where ports are heavily automated. Donna Littlejohn received a bachelor's degree (double major) in journalism and political science from California State University, Long Beach, and began her career in daily journalism with the San Pedro News-Pilot, transferring to The Daily Breeze staff in 1998 after the San Pedro publication closed. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. 28 June 2022 International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 19 President Herald Ugles (center) speaks with US Secretary of Labor Marty J. Walsh during a tour of the Port of Seattle. OAKLAND, Calif. - The Port of Oakland faces looming problems amid labor unrest and a sudden work stoppage Wednesday. The Pacific Maritime Association, representing employers, did not respond to two emails seeking comment. A contract between shipping companies and 22,000 West Coast dockworkers has expired. But Seroka also said he had confidence that business would return to the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex. The ILWU Coast Longshore Division represents 22,000 ILWU workers at 29 ports on the West Coast. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. More at Transport Topics>, The Port of Stockton received $9.63 million for the Rail Rehabilitation & Upgrade Project. More at Spectrum 1 News, The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has seen decreased container volumes in July, as the authority reported delays and service suspensions. The parties remain focused on and committed to reaching an agreement.. "Everything is gonna stop. According to the companies, the project will make Imabari the first shipbuilding company in the world to use low-CO2 steel in a large shipbuilding project. Even "casual workers" those guaranteed no shifts begin at. Total container volumes for the month dropped by 15.9 per cent to 260,572 TEU, with full imports declining by 30.4 per cent and full exports by 16.8 per cent year-over-year. Published Dockworkers have been working without a contract since July. The reason that 14,000 longshoremen were able to take on the shipping industry is that they are an indispensable part of the supply chain; they are the gatekeepers of 29 ports that together. The last one, and those of the two other ILWU Locals at the terminal, expired in January 2022. Published They are taking place against the backdrop of surging imports that left backlogs of ships anchored offshore, and declining exports. Tensions are rising in West Coast port labor battles as unions and port management trade accusations about worker productivity and the awarding of job assignments. As congestion at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports is finally showing signs of easing, industry experts are looking ahead to next year's contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse . The Maritime Executive. The contract was slated to expire in 2019 until ILWU members voted to extend it. The two sides have negotiated West Coast collective bargaining agreements since the 1930s and work stoppages have historically been rare. More at Feedstuffs. The pamphlet said that the ILWU Local 502 has worked at Westshore Terminals since the terminal opened in 1970 and in 52 years, the union has never had to strike at Westshore. 1 spot in processing import and export containers in August. "The data collected by our platform has consistently shown vessel turnaround time and dwell time have shown no meaningful shift in direction," said Roberts. Officials at the Port of Seattle-Tacoma told CNBC that last week there was a small number of picketers at Seattle's Terminal 5 protesting the terminal over using the Machinists Union instead of the. U.S. West Coast ports and terminal operators are heading into their first round of contract negotiations in eight years with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Longshoremen walked-off early in the morning in hopes of making an incredibly powerful point: they want a labor agreement from the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) that represents the port's cargo ship carriers and terminal operators. The ILWU represents dockworkers at West Coast ports in the U.S. and Canada, including Los Angeles and Long Beach. China's carrier aviation program has been conducting launch and recovery at sea since 2012, and it is rapidly expanding. These carriers made $190 billion in profit in 2021, seven times higher than the year before, Biden said. But the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) both say theyre focused on negotiating, rather than escalating action. Watch David Norths remarks commemorating 25 years of the World Socialist Web Site and donate today. The ILWU and PMA continue to meet regularly and negotiate local agreements and safety issues, Adams said. Your email address will not be published. The company said it contacted the FBI soon after discovering the attack. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a bid by the operator of the popular Wikipedia internet encyclopedia to resurrect its lawsuit against the National Security Agency challenging. A welcome email is on its way. Ports are a crucial part of keeping the economies of Oregon and the Northwest moving smoothly, and we rely on them to move goods throughout our region and export our amazing Oregon products around the world, Merkley stated in the announcement. The CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map data providers are artificial intelligence and predictive analytics company Everstream Analytics; global freight booking platform Freightos, creator of the Freightos Baltic Dry Index; logistics provider OL USA; supply chain intelligence platform FreightWaves; supply chain platform Blume Global; third-party logistics provider Orient Star Group; marine analytics firm MarineTraffic; maritime visibility data company Project44; maritime transport data company MDS Transmodal UK;ocean and air freight rate benchmarking and market analytics platformXeneta; leading provider of research and analysis Sea-Intelligence ApS; Crane Worldwide Logistics; and air, DHL Global Forwarding; freight logistics provider Seko Logistics; and Planet,provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. But despite previous negotiations leading to labor disputes, they said this round hasnt gotten there yet. Jerome Roberts, GVP of marketing at supply chain consulting company Blume Global, told CNBC the one shift protest had no lasting productivity impact. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. MONTI: Those jobs would all be gone. The record high 109 ships. Published May 9, 2022 Edwin Lopez Managing Editor Mario Tama via Getty Images It's official: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union will begin its long-anticipated contract negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association on May 10. This will be the first time in years weve had a steady stream of cargo in Bellingham. There is a long history of contentious labor negotiations and disruptions at the ports. The Project will improve the Port of Stocktons lead track by replacing and upgrading approximately 13,400 feet of existing rail. More at the Port of San Diego, From The Economist: 4 min read . More at KING5, Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan says the port has embarked on a plan to play to its strength as one of the leading agriculture export facilities in the world to soften the impact of COVID challenges of the past three years. The worlds looking at us to make sure that were moving the cargo," he said. The Maritime Executive. But hes seen the changes that automation has brought to other parts of this port complex. The port has now set records in six of the last seven months. Articles do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the ILWU Coast Longshore Division. The NRF estimates that a full strike or lockout at the West Coast ports could cost the economy $1.9 billion a day, though it declined to . May 23, 2022. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union issued only a written statement from Willie Adams, ILWU international president. The ports net income totaled $10.1 million for the quarter, continuing a positive trend in the last few years that has seen revenues beat expectations. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) The Associated Press. Skill and cargo penalty differentials increase pay from there. In 2021, our training programs added more than 850 registered longshore workers, mechanics and marine clerks. 162.214.191.248 "While there will be no . ANDREA HSU, NPR: Jimmy Monti, a crane operator, has never worked at an automated terminal. All staff were accounted for, and no injuries were reported, according to the Vancouver Fire Department. Throughout this entire time of the surge and cargo volume, weve brought more longshore members onto the docks to work all this cargo. 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Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Currently, access to this facility for chassis and empty shipping container storage is impeded by several heavily used rail tracks and a tunnel with low vertical clearance, both of which will be addressed by the project. That is up 83% from the previous 6-day average at the beginning of the month. June 1, 2022 Bloomberg As the U.S.'s largest ports in California moved record amounts of cargo amid pandemic-induced supply chain bottlenecks, union dockworkers strengthened their indispensable role in the nation's logistics network. The pandemic presented a particular challenge that saw the ranks of longshore workers and port terminals pulling together as cargo surged and ships congregated outside the breakwater waiting to be unloaded. Were starting all over again, Schmidt said. Then on January 18 Edgar. In an open letter explaining ILWU . Wednesday's closure was local to the Port of Oakland. More at The Daily News, The Port of Los Angeles is attempting to find the balance between keeping the supply chain moving without eliminating jobs. close collaboration with the Biden Administration, In warmongering speech, Biden lines up trade unions for US-NATO proxy war against Russia. While the ILWU has insisted that they will not accept a contract that leads to further automation without compensation, decades of experience, including contracts in 2008 and 2014 which opened the door for automation, proves that this is not the case. Port of Los Angeles fell to third. The Pittsburgh-based company discovered the attack on June 26 and following an internal investigation realized malware was introduced as early as March 15, 2022. Work stoppages have historically been rare the contract was slated to expire in 2019 until ILWU members voted extend. Discovering the attack, mechanics and marine clerks safety issues, Adams said Terms Service... 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