Member DashboardContract extension temporarily averts Southern California port strike
A potential strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach remains a concern as the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 26 continue contract negotiations. The union, which represents approximately 250 port security workers, has negotiated with PMA since its contract expired in July 2025 and recently authorized a strike. Both sides agreed to avoid an immediate work stoppage by pushing the deadline back to Nov. 20 and scheduled additional negotiations.
Local 26 operates under a separate contract from the broader West Coast longshore workforce, whose current agreement runs through 2028. Although it represents a small portion of the ports’ workforce, a strike could disrupt operations at six major terminals if other dockworkers honor picket lines, potentially delaying imports and increasing shipping costs.