USMX Updates
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December 24, 2012
Federal Mediator Sets Meeting with USMX, ILA
Both sides have agreed to meet with FMCS in advance of the Dec. 29, 2012 expiration of the Master Contract extension.
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December 21, 2012
To Avoid Strike, Both Sides Should Commit to Reaching Agreement
A strike at the East and Gulf Coast ports would have serious consequences for the nation’s economy as well as for ILA members themselves, making it more important than ever that the both sides work to reach an agreement and avert any disruption.
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December 18, 2012
USMX Accepts, ILA Rejects Mediator’s Proposal for Contract Extension
USMX agreed to the federal mediator's proposal for a short contract extension, but the ILA rejected the recommendation.
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December 14, 2012
USMX-ILA Talks Continue
Small committees to discuss container royalty
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November 20, 2012
USMX Urges ILA to Engage in ‘Serious’ Negotiations
Current economic reality demands improved productivity and efficiency.
Other Voices
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September 13, 2012
Toy Industry Warns of Supply Disruption
Appeals to parties to reach agreement
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September 6, 2012
Negotiations to Resume With Mediator Support
Parties agree to meet starting in mid-September
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September 4, 2012
Apparel Groups Voice Concern Over Stalemate
Warn of severe impact if parties fail to agree on pact
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August 30, 2012
Waterfront Coalition Concerned About Impasse
Urges parties to return to the negotiations table
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August 30, 2012
RILA Urges Resolution Between East Coast Ports and Longshoreman
Disruption to flow of goods would be devastating to retail industry; overall economy