Edward J. Zarach & Assoc. heartily welcomes the new labor agreement inked between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). As a critical six-year accord, this development ushers in an era of increased efficiency and productivity at the West Coast ports, significantly enhancing the supply chain dynamics.   Included...Read More

April has been a busy month for unions, and signs are positive, albeit cryptic. After early rail issues, both BNSF and NS have announced agreements on vacation days, holiday pay, and sick time. Despite a kerfuffle regarding the Good Friday holiday, the ILWU and PMA look like they’ll eventually follow in the footsteps of rail...Read More

Reports from Bloomberg that the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are shut down today have come in as ILWU members withheld labor again this morning after effectively shutting down the port last night. The Pacific Maritime Association, the party representing the ocean carriers and terminals in contract negotiations, stated, “ILWU Local 13 withheld...Read More