STATEMENTS FROM LOS ANGELES MAYOR KAREN BASS, COUNCILMEMBER TIM McOSKER AND PORT OF L.A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GENE SEROKA ON TENTATIVE ILWU, PMA LABOR AGREEMENT
SAN PEDRO, Calif. — June 14, 2023
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass: “The news of a tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association should be welcomed by every Angeleno and every American. This is a win for the working people of our City -- and I want to give special recognition to acting United States Secretary of Labor Julie Su, President of ILWU Local 13 Gary Herrera and Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka. About 40% of West Coast imports come through the Port of Los Angeles, which generates 1 in 15 jobs here in Los Angeles. Thank you to the dockworkers and terminal operators who continue to make our Port go – know that we will continue to do all we can to ensure it continues to prosper.”
Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker: “I’m thrilled that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and Pacific Maritime Association have come to a West Coast agreement. Recent history teaches us the importance of our supply chain, and the dockworkers of the San Pedro Bay complex are the best in the business. A final agreement is great for our workers, for union strength, the city of Los Angeles, and our country’s economy.”
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka: “The tentative agreement between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association brings the stability and confidence that customers have been seeking. We’re grateful to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, ILWU International President Willie Adams and PMA President James McKenna for their leadership and resolve. We look forward to collaborating with our partners in a renewed effort to bring back cargo and demonstrate why Los Angeles is the first choice for Trans-Pacific trade.”