170221 APM Terminals Port Elizabeth New Jersey aerial photo

Negotiations between US east coast port employers and their employees over a new master contract appear to have been put on ice again, after employer association USMX issued a statement that suggested talks had broken down over automation.

“Over the last two days, USMX met with the ILA to bargain and resolve all remaining outstanding issues needed to reach agreement on a new master contract.

“While we had positive progress on a number of issues, we were unable to make significant progress ...

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