International Longshoremen’s Association strike begins as deadline passes with no deal – Washington Examiner
On October 1, 2024, members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated a strike at midnight after failing to reach an agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) regarding contract negotiations. This strike is expected to significantly impact ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast, affecting shipping and the supply chain from Maine to Texas.
Reports indicate that picketers are actively marching to locations such as the Conley Terminal in Boston. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the imminent strike on social media, expressing concern over its wide-ranging effects. In addition, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters expressed solidarity with the ILA, criticizing USMX for not proposing an acceptable contract offer.
The situation remains fluid, and the strike is likely to have economic repercussions as it disrupts operations at key ports across the affected regions.
International Longshoremen’s Association strike begins as deadline passes with no deal
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at midnight after the union was able to reach what they considered an acceptable deal with U.S. Maritime Alliance.
Picketers were reportedly seen in Boston marching to Conley Terminal after both sides were unable to come to an agreement.
“Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association are marching to the Conley Terminal to hit the picket line after failed contract negotiations with the US Maritime Alliance,” NBC10 Boston’s Kirsten Glavin posted on her X account, along with video of some local members of International Longshoremen’s Association. “This will impact ports from ME to TX.”
Shortly before the midnight deadline, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy posted about the strike on his X account.
“A strike by maritime workers will begin at midnight tonight — impacting ports all across the East and Gulf Coasts,” Murphy posted. It included a video of what areas will be affected due to the work stoppage.
The Teamsters also released a statement on X on the failure of the “United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to present an acceptable contract offer to the International Longshoremen’s Association.”
“The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, including our members in the freight industry, stand in full solidarity with the International Longshoremen’s Association as they fight for a fair and just contract with the ocean carriers represented by USMX,” read the social media post. “The ocean carriers are on strike against themselves after failing to negotiate a contract that recognizes the value of these workers.”
“Our ILA brothers and sisters play a critical role in keeping the American economy running, and they deserve industry-leading wages and robust job protections for the vital work they perform,” the Teamsters post noted.
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