The call comes as the dispute enters a second week and close on the heels of a call by Los Angeles, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for strikers and management to talk “around-the-clock” to settle the issue.
Striking clerical workers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit have been picketing many of the port terminals, effectively shutting down the ports. Their concerns, primarily of staffing levels, follow the management move for more flexibility in the number of temporary and/or full-time office workers hired.
“The on-going labour situation affects a multitude of industries and businesses, including retail,” said NRF President and CEO, Matthew Shay. “From farmers to factory workers, the disruption is causing significant harm to the economy and needs to be resolved now. We once again urge the Administration to engage on this national economic emergency.”
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