The labour dispute at the Port of Montreal is at an impasse, with near unanimous rejection by the union of longshore workers of the most recent settle offer from the employers association.
Update on the ILA (East Coast Union) Negotiations
Negotiations are continuing with the International Longshoremen’s Association, with the current contract set to expire on September 30, potentially disrupting port operations along the US East and Gulf Coasts.
United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) Urged to restart negotiations by US Importers
The looming threat of a US East Coastwide strike in the US maritime industry continues as negotiations between maritime employers and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), have yet to restart. ILA President Harold Daggett emphasizes the need for a significant hourly wage increase before delving into other contract terms. The potential strike, the first in 47 years, carries financial repercussions …