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Port OKs $4.7M to cover excess costs from labor dispute

Excerpts from the Portland Business Journal:

The Port of Portland Commission on Wednesday approved paying up to $4.6 million to the company that operates the Terminal 6 container yard to cover excess costs associated with an ongoing labor dispute involving longshore workers.

The decision was almost immediately criticized by the International Warehouse and Longshore Union, [...]

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Threat of new waterfront war over automation on wharves

MUA boss Paddy Crumlin says he will seek international union support for a campaign against Patrick. Picture: Sam Mooy Source: News Limited.

The maritime union has threatened an international campaign to disrupt Patrick’s Port Botany operations, vowing to “fight to the death” controversial plans by owner Asciano to unilaterally replace employees with machines.

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