NewsRachel2024-02-26T18:13:39-05:00
ILA has Set Strike Deadline at East and Gulf Ports
As union dockworkers prepare to strike when the current master contract expires, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) again emphasized its members will walk off the job if a new contract is not in place by October 1. Disputes over wages and automation have brought bargaining to a standstill. A Biden administration official stated that President Joe Biden won’t intervene to [...]
USTR Makes Final Determination on China Section 301 Tariffs
On September 13, 2024 The US Trade Representative (USTR), published the following update on the status of the implementation of additional Section 301 Tariffs on China origin goods. “Today’s finalized tariff increases will target the harmful policies and practices of the People’s Republic of China that continue to impact American workers and businesses,” said Ambassador Katherine Tai. “These actions underscore [...]
East Coast Port Labor Unions Unanimously Support October 1 Strike
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) Wage Scale Delegates have unanimously backed a potential strike on October 1, 2024, if a new Master Contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) is not reached by the September 30 deadline. The decision was made after a two-day meeting of nearly 300 ILA delegates from 13 port areas in Teaneck, New Jersey. ILA [...]
ILA Seeks Huge Wage Increase From Maritime Employers
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is seeking an almost 80% wage increase over the life of its next six-year contract [...]
Deadline for Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a reminder for the industry of the resources available to help firms [...]
