NY Prepares in Anticipation of Potential Strike Action at U.S. East and Gulf Coast Ports

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State entities are actively preparing ahead of a possible strike at ports from Maine to Texas beginning October 1, as negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are ongoing.

“As conversations between the ILA and USMX continue with a deadline of October 1, New York is prepared to support working families if a strike occurs,” Governor Hochul said. “As the deadline looms, I urge the USMX and the ILA to come to an agreement that respects workers and ensures commerce can continue through our nation’s busiest ports here in New York.”

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Source: The Office of the Governor