Friday, December 6, 2024 · Jeff Berman
International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance have until Jan. 15 to reach a contract deal, but automation remains a major sticking point.
Thursday, October 17, 2024 · University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
A long-term U.S. port strike may have been adverted, but another deadline looms in January. Don Maier from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains the impact organized labor has on the supply chain.
Friday, October 4, 2024 · Jeff Berman
Labor peace is now restored for 36 United States-based East and Gulf Coast ports following a brief but heightened period of uncertainty after the two sides reached a tentative agreement.
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 · Brian Straight
Businesses may already be adjusting their supply chains in anticipation of a potential port strike that could idle 36 ports.
