Strike deadline pushed to Nov. 6 at Port of Los Angeles

The union representing about 250 security workers at the U.S.’s biggest seaports agreed to extend a contract negotiation deadline until midnight Nov. 6, their employers said. With the extension comes a renewed strike threat that could impact operations at several terminals across the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles if no deal is reached. “Negotiations will continue on Friday with the help of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service,” the Pacific Maritime Association said in a statement on the evening ov Nov. 4. “PMA remains committed to reaching a fair agreement at the bargaining table that avoids disruption at the nation’s two busiest ports.” The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 represents watchmen employed at terminals responsible for about more than half of the combined cargo at the Southern California ports, according to the PMA. Updated PMA Statement on Contract Talks with ILWU Local 26 (November 4, 2026) – The Pacific Maritime Association and ILWU Local 26 have agreed to extend their contract through midnight Pacific Time on Friday night, November 6. Negotiations will continue on Friday with the help of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Local 26 represents about 250 watchmen, roughly 2% of the ILWU workforce at the ports. Yet a strike by this small group would put at risk operations at terminals that handle more than half of the ports’ cargo, including roughly 85% at Long Beach and 33% at Los Angeles. PMA remains committed to reaching a fair agreement at the bargaining table that avoids disruption at the nation’s two…

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