The Teamsters union started ambulatory picketing [Monday] morning at the Port of Long Beach. To be clear, this is not a strike. The Teamsters are targeting four non-union trucking companies that transport cargo to and from four of our Port’s 22 terminal operations.
Dockworkers have reported to work, and truckers have been able to enter and exit the affected terminals without delay. We do not expect that there will be any adverse impact to Port terminals or our ability to continue the outstanding progress that everyone has made in recent weeks to clear the congestion backlog and return to normal operations.
The Port of Long Beach does not employ or contract with the drivers involved in this informational action, but we respect the rights of the drivers to picket. Our Harbor Patrol officers and Long Beach Police are monitoring the situation, and they are keeping the roadways accessible to all who want to do business at the Port.
Jon Slangerup
CEO
Port of Long Beach
