Logistics
May 21, 2015
PMA Ratifies Port Contract—ILWU Vote on Friday
Written by Sandy Williams
The Pacific Maritime Association overwhelmingly ratified a new five year contract with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union. The vote on the contract by the ILWU is expected by the end of this week. If the contract is ratified by the ILWU it will be retroactive to July 1, 2014 and will run through June 30, 2019.
An enhanced arbitration system is featured in the contract that will support waterfront stability, capacity growth and productivity. PMA says it is the system is especially important given the increased competitive in environment at West Coast ports and the anticipated opening of the expanded Panama Canal.
