CalChamber Statement on Ports Agreement

California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jennifer Barrera issued the following statement in response to news earlier this week regarding the agreement reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA):

“Resolution of these year-long negotiations is good news for California and the nation. More than 40% of US imports come through West Coast ports and the supply-chain industry has a huge impact on California’s economy and jobs climate. We know from recent history that any blip in the supply chain disrupts commerce, delays critical goods from reaching the market, and drives up costs for businesses and consumers. We are grateful to Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su for her role in working to bring both parties to an agreement, ensuring that California’s ports can continue to serve the people of California and the nation.”

About CalChamber
The California Chamber of Commerce (CalChamber) is the largest broad-based business advocate to government in California. Membership represents one-quarter of the private sector jobs in California and includes firms of all sizes and companies from every industry within the state. Leveraging our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations, we provide products and services to help businesses comply with both federal and state law. CalChamber, a not-for-profit organization with roots dating to 1890, promotes international trade and investment in order to stimulate California’s economy and create jobs. Please visit our website at www.calchamber.com.