As we have recently reported, Congress has yet to agree on a new budget. Sequestration has begun, with immediate cuts to overtime already taking affect as of March 1. Personnel furloughs may begin mid-April. Due to the estimated magnitude of reductions, CBP estimates that there will potentially be delays in all aspects of cargo facilitation. […]
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ILA Delegates Approve, in Principle, Master Contract
Wage scale delegates for the International Longshoremen’s Association on Tuesday afternoon approved, in principle, the proposed aspects of a master contract for its dockworkers on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts.ILA spokesman Jim McNamara said the union and representatives of the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), the group that represents employers, will meet jointly on Wednesday […]