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U.S. Port Labor Talks Extended Through Nov. 20 as Sides Seek to Avoid Disruption

A union involved in the negotiations represents about 250 security workers. The Pacific Maritime Association said discussions with Local 26 would continue during the extension.

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Container cranes and cargo ships operate at the Port of Long Beach, California. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)
Container cranes and cargo ships operate at the Port of Long Beach, California. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)

Negotiations over a new labor agreement at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will continue through Nov. 20, giving the sides more time to avoid an interruption to port operations.

The Pacific Maritime Association said it would keep talking with Local 26 over the added period. A union involved in the negotiations represents about 250 security workers.

Nov. 20 is the next stated date for the talks.

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