ILWU: what do the lessons of Portland tell us?

PS Stock Rescaled 2

The question springs to mind, how it has come to this, a union compelled to file for bankruptcy over the dogged pursuit of getting two employees, already union members, to switch their allegiance to the ILWU?

A quick recap: the dispute goes as far back as 2012 and is between the ILWU, for the reasons stated, and international terminal operator, Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), the then operator of the Portland’s Terminal 6 container facility.

Continue reading this article… 

V2-PS

Receive full access today!

Want to read more before deciding on a subscription? It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy:

  • Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the ports and terminals sector
  • Full access to our news archive
  • Live and archived webinars, podcasts and videos
  • Articles on innovations and current trends in the ports and terminals industry
  • Our extensive archive of data, research and intelligence

Already subscribed? SIGN IN now

Get more free content sign up today

Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access!