As of July 1st, 2017, long-shore wage and assessment rates have a combined increase of 2.3% at the Ports of LA/LB.
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Last week, the main container terminal groups (such as APM Terminals, BEST-Hutchison, MSC, TTIA and Noatum), in disagreement with ANESCO, signed separate agreements with the stevedores. The agreements will commit them to negotiate the 5th framework agreement for the Spanish stevedore sector. The contract will also guarantee 100% employment against a 10% reduction of stevedore's salaries. Negotiations for the signature of the 5th framework agreement will be finalized by September 30th.
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It’s finally summer time and the longest day of the year! While the weather outside is hot, do you want your cargo to be as well? Don’t take the risk, protect your cargo from heat damage.
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After several hours of assembly last Fraday, Anesco representatives informed the employers that they are rejecting the proposal presented by the stevedores’ unions last Tuesday. Anesco’s representatives state that the main reason why they cannot accept it is because they found at least three points where the stevedores’ proposal could go against the competence laws. With this notice and the past announcement of the union’s decision to hold additional strikes, it seems conflict between the stevedores and their employers will remain. Scheduled strikes will continue as announced.
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Join WSSA at NABCA’s 80th Annual Conference!
May 22nd-25th at the JW Marriott Marco Island
Booth 302
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