Mayor Garcetti’s statement on the Teamsters labor action at the Port of Los Angeles

The following news release was issued by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s office on July 10:

MAYOR ERIC GARCETTI

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 10, 2014

“The Port of Los Angeles is critical to our city and our national economy and we must ensure its operations are not disrupted. As Mayor, I take allegations regarding worker safety, poor working conditions and unfair labor practices very seriously. Accordingly, I am directing my Harbor Commission to fully investigate the serious health and safety issues raised at today’s Commission meeting and report back to me. While this investigation continues, I urge both parties to work with Port executives and the Harbor commission to ensure that this vital economic engine continues to serve this nation.” – Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

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