On Thursday (March 23, 2017), legislation was introduced to stop labor slowdowns at U.S. ports. The legislation is aptly called the Prevent Labor Union Slowdowns Act (PLUS). It was introduced by U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), David Perdue (R-GA), and Mike Crapo (R-ID). While the International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) and International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are bound … Continue reading Legislation Introduced to Stop Labor Slowdowns at the Ports