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Tensions rise in West Coast port labor battles, with unions and management trading accusations



Labor union ILWU is being accused of slowdown tactics at Oakland and Seattle-Tacoma ports.


The union counters that management improperly awarded work to another union.


There are concerns that cargo handling has been reduced as result of worker disruptions, but the CNBC Supply Chain Heat Map shows normal productivity.


Labor negotiations are about to enter a fourth month.


For more details, please visit the below website of CNBC.


Reference: Lori Ann LaRocco, "Tensions rise in West Coast port labor battles, with unions and management trading accusations", CNBC, Sep 28, 2022

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