U.S. politicians weigh in on port labor situation

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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

House lawmakers canvassed last week at a port industry conference in Washington had differing opinions about the potential need for federal intervention to keep trade flowing if growing labor tension between marine terminal operators and unionized dockworkers on the Eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast is not resolved by Sept. 30. Asked about the potential impact if negotiations involving the International Longshoremen's Association stall, Rep. Janice Hahn, said, "It's vital that our la...

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