FMCS Statement on Labor Negotiations Between the ILWU and Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service issued the following statement today on the labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Northwest grain handlers:

“Negotiators for the Grain Group and the ILWU met on July 8 and 9 under the auspices of the FMCS. Negotiations have recessed and bargaining is expected to resume in the near future.”

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Contact: John Arnold, Director, Office of Public Affairs
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