Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Negotiations Between the International Longshoremen’s Association and USMX

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, theCongressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Steven Horsford (D-NV) released the following statement on contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX):

“We stand in solidarity with the ILA workers in their fight for a fair contract with USMX. We’ve seen unions secure historic contracts for workers across the country in recent years, and now ILA workers — who kept our economy moving throughout the pandemic — are fighting for their share of the profits they helped create.

“Contract negotiations can be difficult at times, but collective bargaining is the best way for workers and employers to come to a fair agreement. We encourage all parties to remain at the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith to reach a fair contract that reflects the success of the companies.”