He applauded port operators and carriers and thanked union workers. After the dock workers’ union and dock employers came to a tentative agreement to extend the contract and…
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Dock Workers Union Extends Contract Through Mid-January
Parties will continue to negotiate outstanding details. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) agreed late Thursday to extend its contract with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). “The union…
Read MoreU.S. Port Employers File a Complaint with National Labor Relations Board
They requested injunctive relief, stating that the labor unions have ceased to negotiate. The United States Maritime Alliance has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),…
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Labor Department Contacts Employers Ahead of Potential Port Worker Strike
The existing contract for 45,000 workers expires on September 30. The U.S. Labor Department has contacted the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) as port workers threaten to go…
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Administration Addresses Increasing De Minimus Shipments
Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce implement changes in tariff-exempt importing. The Departments of Homeland Security and Commerce announced that they will take action regarding “the exponential growth…
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President Calls for Greater Penalties on Pill Press Importers
Illegal fentanyl has become a leading cause of death for young adults. President Joe Biden recently called for stricter security measures around pill presses and pill press importers,…
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Army Corps of Engineers Announces Full Reopening of Baltimore Shipping Channel
Maryland governor says the operation to restore the channel was “remarkably complex.” The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on Monday that the Fort McHenry Federal Channel…
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DHS Adds 26 Chinese Textile Companies to Forced Labor List
Those listed are prohibited from exporting goods into the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added 26 textile companies based in China to the Uyghur Forced Labor…
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FTC Issues Refunds for False “Made in USA” Claims
A motocross and ATV parts manufacturer deceptively advertised imported products. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing over $180,000 in refunds to consumers affected by misleading claims by…
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President Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Imports
Sectors include electric vehicles, microchips, and medical products. President Joe Biden announced a variety of increases in tariffs on imported Chinese goods from the White House Rose Garden…
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