DEFCON levels for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike watch just went up a level. Or wait, down a level, as lower levels mean higher threat. Oh, DEFCON, how you vex me.

On Friday, the union posted an article in the ILA News section of its website that warns a strike is more likely, largely quoting and paraphrasing ILA President Harold J. Daggett. Highlights of the message include:

Obviously, for shippers, things between the ILA and USMX are still going in the wrong direction. Not only are the parties not negotiating, but the ILA is increasing its strike talk.

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