Strike at busiest US port just days away as talks continue
Port employers and union watchmen in Southern California extend contract as negotiations continue.
The Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 have signed a contract extension through 5 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, Nov. 4, temporarily postponing a potential work stoppage at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach while negotiations continue.
The two sides will continue bargaining with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The agreement provides additional time for talks but does not resolve the underlying labor dispute.
Local 26 represents approximately 250 watchmen who perform security-related duties at port terminals. According to PMA, those facilities handle roughly 85% of cargo moving through the Port of Long Beach and 33% at the Port of Los Angeles.
PMA said it remains committed to reaching a fair agreement at the bargaining table and avoiding disruption at the two ports, the busiest U.S. container hubs.
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