Many union workers at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stayed home Thursday and Friday, leading to a shutdown of operations.
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have closed due to widespread worker shortages apparently linked to ongoing contract talks.The ILWU Local 13 withheld workers from their shifts starting Thursday evening, according to the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents shipping employers on the West Coast.
"On Friday, April 7, 2023, union members who observe religious holidays took the opportunity to celebrate with their families," read a statement from ILWU. "Cargo operations are ongoing as longshore workers at the Ports remain on the job." Trade experts say some shippers have already started diverting cargo traffic away from the two ports.
He noted that some 40% of the foreign goods arriving to the United States are processed through the two ports.
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