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ILA and USMX Will Resume Labor Negotiations

Published Sep 6, 2012 2:44 PM by The Maritime Executive

National Retail Federation (NRF) Vice President, Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said:

“We are pleased that the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and US Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) have agreed to return to the bargaining table to continue their negotiations.

“We continue to strongly encourage both sides to remain at the table until a new deal is agreed upon, even if it goes beyond the end of the current contract on September 30.

“It is critical that negotiations continue without disruptions to the supply chain that could impact the critical holiday shipping season and the overall U.S. economy.”

Statement by FMCS Director George H. Cohen:

"Upon the request of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the parties have agreed to resume negotiations under our auspices during the week of September 17, 2012.  Due to the sensitivity of this high profile dispute and consistent with the Agency’s longstanding practice, we will not disclose either the location of the meeting or the content of the substantive negotiations that will take place.