Ports

LA-Long Beach Port Security Talks Extended to November 20

The Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 26 have pushed back their negotiating deadline to November 20, forestalling a strike threat at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. Approximately 250 security watchmen are covered under the ongoing contract discussions. The previous agreement expired in July 2025, with workers continuing operations under successive short-term extensions while employers and the union pursue a permanent replacement contract. Federal mediators are participating in the talks. Although security personnel represent a small portion of the complex's workforce, a work stoppage could significantly disrupt terminal operations. The extension provides negotiators additional time to reach terms without operational interruption. The watchmen's contract negotiations remain separate from the 2023 longshore agreement covering more than 22,000 workers across 29 West Coast ports.