SMLR Experts In the News

The Star-Ledger reports on the suspension of the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports. Will Brucher says, “The supply chain disruptions are rather minimal.”

Voice of America reports members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will receive a 62% raise over six years, quoting Will Brucher.

The Washington Post reveals how the White House used “early-morning Zoom calls and a surprising ultimatum” to end the strike, quoting Will Brucher.

Delaware News Journal reports on the union’s agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, quoting Will Brucher. The deal calls for a 62% raise over six years.

The Dispatch reports the agreement between the ILA and USMX gives both sides more than three months to reach a new contract, quoting Will Brucher.

FINTECH.TV airs a live interview with Will Brucher about the agreement to end the dockworkers’ strike.

ABC News reports striking dockworkers want to share in the rising profits enjoyed by their employers, quoting Will Brucher.

Freight Waves runs a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the International Longshoremen’s Association’s strike. Will Brucher is quoted.

The New York Times talks to Will Brucher about Harold Daggett, the president of the striking International Longshoremen’s Association.

NJ Spotlight News interviews Will Brucher and Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about the port strike.