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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Union members at West Coast ports have voted to ratify a six-year labor contract that was first tentatively agreed upon in June, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association announced.
Dairy, meat, produce and other ag producers that count on getting their commodities to Asia and beyond through West Coast ports are lauding a tentative labor agreement between Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that’s expected to produce a six-year labor contract.
Time is running out for the union representing workers at West Coast ports and their employers to negotiate new labor contracts by the time they expire on Friday, and lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging against work stoppages if talks are unsuccessful.
Agricultural shippers are warily watching the ongoing contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, fearing additional damage to a battered supply chain if the two sides don't reach an agreement in coming weeks.
The United Fresh Produce Association and the Produce Marketing Association have combined into the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) with Bruce Taylor of Taylor Farms as the chair.
The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) have reached an agreement in principle to create a new global trade association.