Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and port operators stalled this week, making a January ...
In June, the ILA halted master contract talks due to the use of an automated gate system at the Port of Mobile. The union didn’t resume negotiations with the USMX until the strike occurred.
The ILA has been adamant that it will not permit automation technology as part of a new coastwise contract. A three-day strike by the union in early October brought container handling at 36 port ...
“Studies within our industry confirm what we’ve long known—no machine or algorithm can outperform the productivity of a ...
The union rejected the USMX's latest proposal, calling the move a "renewed attempt by USMX to eliminate ILA jobs." ...
The International Longshoremen’s Association broke off negotiations on a new contract with the United States Maritime ...
The ILA said that management introduced their intent to implement semi-automation—a direct contradiction to their opening ...