Coordinated and disruptive work actons led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seatle.
On the second and third shift yesterday, work slowdowns directed by ILWU officials brought ground operations at marine terminals to a halt, resulting in longshore workers being sent home. On the first shift today, the ILWU refused to dispatch any longshore workers to container terminals. As a result, the Port of Seatle is currently shut down, leaving American exports sitting idle at the docks.
PMA will continue to provide updates on West Coast port operations, which are critical to our national supply chain and the country’s economic well-being. West Coast ports account for roughly 12% of the nation’s GDP.