ILA points to increasing chances of labor strike, USMX ready to resume talks.

INTERNATIONAL Longshoremen's Association; CONTRACTS; LABOR arbitration; INFORMATION technology personnel; LABOR laws; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations

The article focuses on the ongoing labor negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) as their current labor agreement nears expiration, with discussions stalled and concerns raised over job security amidst potential automation in ports. It mentions despite the lack of progress, both parties continue to publicly address the issues, impacting approximately 14,500 workers across U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.