Business at the port complex, the biggest in the U.S., had already dropped because of Trump’s trade war in the spring.

In late January, Starbucks and SBWU agreed to bring in a mediator in an attempt to restart stalled contract negotiations. The ...

Presuming to speak on behalf of all 85,000 ILA members, Daggett praised Trump’s “bold and courageous decision to bomb Iran’s ...

Oct. 4: Port operations gear up following ILA’s ‘unequivocal victory’ Nov. 14: Port negotiations hit latest snag over automation Dec. 16: Port negotiations pick up ahead of Jan. 15 deadline ...

In the event of a second ILA port strike, bananas could quickly become scarce, with potential disruptions to availability within just a few days. Alternative routes, such as rerouting from West Coast ...

A port strike is possible again if negotiators can't reach a deal by Jan. 15. A walkout could spark inflation and shortages, experts said.

Sort of. The ILA and the shipping industry, represented by the USMX, reached a tentative agreement on October 4, three days after the dockworkers went on strike.

The ILA's current, temporary labor contract signed in October is set to expire on Jan. 15. If the ILA port workers strike, the work stoppage could affect a number of industries.

It's the definition of inflation." The ILA declined to comment on the meeting. It remains unclear if the full USMX bargaining team will agree to document language on automation or risk another strike.