Thousands of city workers in Los Angeles are taking part in a one-day strike to bring attention to what they describe as unfair labor practices and the city’s failure to…
Trade Alerts
The B.C. Port Strike is Over – A Four-Year Agreement Has Been Reached
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced Friday, August 4th, that 74.66% of its membership voted in agreement for the new four-year contract. The deal ensures marine terminals in…
Update on the ongoing ILWU Strike – New Tentative Labor Deal Reached in Canadian Port Negotiations
On Sunday, July 30th, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union of Canada (ILWU) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) announced a tentative labor agreement through the assistance of…
Merchandise Processing Fee Minimum/Maximum Increase
U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a notice of increase to COBRA fees in the Federal Register on July 28, 2023. Of particular interest to the trade is the increase…
Yellow Prepares for Bankruptcy – Customers seeking other alternatives
One of the nation’s largest trucking companies, Yellow, is preparing for bankruptcy. The carrier has seen a significant decline in customers amid a cash crunch and union negotiations. A bankruptcy…
UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
United Parcel Service and its union reached a tentative agreement Tuesday, potentially avoiding a strike that would have possible far-reaching impacts to consumers and businesses around the globe. According to…
The ILWU Strike to Resume – Scheduled to take effect July, 22nd
On July 13th, 2023, the BCMEA and ILWU reached a tentative deal, ending 13 days of disruption to Canada’s West Coast ports. However, the tentative agreement did not please the…
Procurement Challenges: Excluding Products Made with Forced Labor
Exposure to forced labor often occurs several steps up in the supply chain process. The Uyghur region of China has been known for forced labor practices. This link will provide…
Dock workers in Western Canada set to continue talks today as strike enters day three
According to Reuters the dock workers at Canada’s western Pacific coast will resume discussions on Monday, 7/3. Union leaders are urging the federal government to stay out of the negotiations.…
72-Hour Strike Notice Issued by B.C. Port Union
According to the National Post, the British Columbia International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada has issued a 72-hour strike notice, indicating that members are prepared to ‘walk off the job…
