The ILA and United States Maritime Alliance have been exploring a possible extension far in advance of the contract’s Sept. 30, 2018, expiration. … The talks are understood to be fairly amorphous at this point but could take more tangible shape at the ILA’s July 19-23 convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
ILA spokesman James McNamara said ILA and USMX representatives may meet in the coming weeks to pave the way for more structured discussions. After the convention, “we should have a much clearer picture,” he said.
