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West Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Contract, Bringing Stability and Expected Volume Increases to Ports

LONG BEACH, CALIF. - JUNE 2, 2023. Trucks sit along the side of the road in the Port of Los Angeles after Southern California dockworkers disrupted cargo activity Friday, June 2, 2023, at both local ports - major entry points for the country's imports - after contract talks deteriorated in recent days. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Overview

  • West Coast dockworkers ratified a 6-year contract covering 22,000 workers at 29 ports from Los Angeles to Seattle.
  • Details of the agreement have not been publicly released.
  • Some shipping companies had diverted freight during negotiations, decreasing cargo volume at West Coast ports.
  • The ratified contract is expected to increase stability and volume at West Coast ports, benefiting businesses and employees.
  • The contract is anticipated to resolve labor issues and increase efficiency at major Pacific ports.