Multi-Industry Letter on East Coast-Gulf Coast Port Labor Negotiations
ASTA signed onto a coalition letter from multiple industries to the press, the White House, President-elect Trump's transition team, key Hill stakeholders, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) urging the ILA and USMX to resume negotiations and reach an agreement.
12/10/2024 at 12:00 am
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