Los Angeles and Long Beach Ports Avert Strike as Security Workers' Contract Extended to November 20
A potential strike by approximately 250 security workers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach has been averted, at least temporarily, as the employer group and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26 agreed to extend their bargaining deadline through November 20. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing port terminals and ocean carriers, confirmed that additional talks are scheduled with the union during this period. This marks several extensions, as the previous contract expired in July 2025, and deadlines were previously extended from November 1 to November 4, and then to November 6. The union watchmen, who are members of Local 26, are responsible for controlling and inspecting truck and employee entries at terminal gates, providing terminal security, and guarding and tracking critical cargo on the docks. A strike by these workers could significantly disrupt operations, potentially affecting terminals handling about 85% of Port of Long Beach cargo and a third of ...
