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'Stakes are high' as ILA contract talks break down

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Negotiations between U.S. East and Gulf coast union dockworkers and their employers over a new master contract abruptly broke down Wednesday morning, leading to the cancellation of three days of scheduled talks this week. The two sides had planned to participate in committee meetings in Delray Beach, Fla. this week to make progress on a new contract, with the existing one set to expire Sept. 30. According to union officials, U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) Chairman and C...

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