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Port-Wide Strike in LA, Long Beach Looms over Talks with Sunday, Nov. 1, Deadline
The union says 250 watchmen could halt operations at eight terminals unless a new labor deal is reached.
- About 250 union watchmen represented by International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 have authorized a strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, with a walkout potentially beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, at 5 p.m. if negotiations fail.
- Negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the union have stalled since 2025 despite federal mediation. The association stated that "significant differences" remain between the sides.
- Although the watchmen represent about 2% of the workforce, the affected terminals handle more than half of the complex's cargo, including roughly 85% of Long Beach's cargo and 33% of freight at the Port of Los Angeles.
- If the union proceeds with the walkout, officials say thousands of other unionized dockworkers could honor the picket lines, potentially halting vessel, yard, and gate operations at affected facilities.
- Both ports recently handled record cargo volumes, leaving minimal slack for a stoppage during the holiday shipping season. Long Beach CEO Noel Hacegaba said his port is "closely monitoring the negotiations" and remains "hopeful both sides will reach an agreement soon.
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