National Retail Federation asks ILA and USMX to resume port contract talks

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By Benedict Young

31/08/2012

WASHINGTON, August 27, 2012 – The National Retail Federation today urged labor and management to return to the table in negotiations for a new East Coast and Gulf Coast longshoremen’s contract, saying retailers heading into the crucial holiday season will be forced to divert cargo elsewhere in a matter of days.

“We understand and recognize that there are tough issues that need to be resolved,” NRF President and CEOMatther Shay said. “The issue will only be resolved, however, by agreeing to ...

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