Stalled talks more than a year in the making between West Coast port workers and a group representing dozens of cargo companies could deliver the latest blow to the nation's supply chains.
FILE - The Container ship Cam Cgm Arctic is moored at Maersk APM Terminals Pacific, Pier 400, at the Port of Los Angeles on Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Stalled talks more than a year in the making between West Coast port workers and a group representing dozens of cargo companies could deliver the latest blow to the nation's supply chains.
In a release on Friday the union, which represents 22,000 workers at 29 West Coast ports, argued during the pandemic its workers risked -- and in some cases, lost -- their lives to keep supply chains moving. The union said as ocean carriers and maritime companies made historic profits, the percentage of union member wages and benefits dropped by comparison.
In March of this year, the National Retail Federation coordinated with more than 230 other associations to send ato President Joe Biden, urging his administration to work with the parties to wrap up negotiations. The NRF renewed its call this week following the recent disruptions. Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, whose previous roles include California's labor secretary, has also encouraged the two sides to come to an agreement.
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