News / TPM22: Importers plea for early west coast labour contract talks, as uncertainty bites

Source POLA

US importers are getting antsy over the looming contract negotiations at west coast ports.

In a letter to the heads of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), the chief of the National Retail Federation (NRF) urged both sides to commence negotiations as soon as possible and commit to constructive dialogue until a new contract is agreed.

In a similar vein, the Retail Leaders Industry Association has written to President Biden, asking the White House to engage ...