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NFI, Massive Industry Coalition Urge Resumption of Port Labor Talks
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), along with a catalog of organizations from farming, agribusiness, restaurant, and other sectors, sent a letter to the leaders of the International Longshoremen’s Alliance (ILA) and the United State Maritime Alliance (USMX) calling on both sides to resume port labor talks.
Only weeks remain until a contract extension between port employers and union longshore workers expires, paving the way for another port strike at major U.S. ports along the East and Gulf coasts.
“It is imperative for the parties to resume negotiations...
Delays Expected at Brazilian Ports Due to Indefinite Strike Starting November 26
Federal Revenue auditors in Brazil voted to maintain slowdowns at customs and begin an indefinite strike starting November 26. This decision was made during the National Assembly of the Brazilian National Union of Federal Revenue Auditors on 21 November, following the Ministry of Management and Innovation's (MGI) refusal to negotiate adjustments to salaries.
The strike intensifies movements that began in July, with auditors demanding salary adjustments and urging the government to open negotiations.
Recent talks with the MGI's Labour Relations Secretariat...
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