NewsRachel2024-02-26T18:13:39-05:00
ILA-USMX Labor Negotiations Update
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently in protracted labor negotiations, with a critical deadline of January 15, 2025. If a strike is called, expect vessel operations to halt by midnight on January 14, 2025. Failure to reach an agreement by this date could result in labor strikes that would significantly impact major [...]
Negotiations Upcoming for Potential Canadian National Railway Strike
As of November 25th, Unifor’s members at Canadian National Railway (CN) have authorized a strike action if parties are unable to reach an agreement by January 1st. The vast majority of members were highly in favor of this strike taking place. While a spokesperson at Canadian National has assured that CN is “committed to reaching negotiated agreements … that are [...]
APHIS to Begin Enforcing Lacey Act Phase VII -12/01/24
Updated announcement regarding the upcoming implementation of Phase VII of the Lacey Act provisions by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS): Effective December 1, 2024, APHIS will begin enforcing Phase VII of the Lacey Act, requiring importers of certain plant and wood products to file a declaration confirming legal sourcing. This phase will flag approximately [...]
Longshoremen Strike Begins, Impacting 36 East and Gulf Ports
The long anticipated East and Gulf Coast longshoremen strike has begun, impacting ports that account for more than half of [...]
USMX Files Unfair Labor Practice with the National Labor Relations Board
Dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to walk off the job if The International Longshoremen’s Association [...]
