Biden’s Labor Chief Visits California Amid West Coast Port Negotiations

Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su visited California on June 13 amid West Coast port contract negotiations.
Su met with employers and the dockworkers union in an effort to help the two sides come to a compromise in a long-running contract negotiation.
West Coast ports have faced labor disruptions that have caused delays and prompted ocean shippers to move cargo to the East and Gulf coasts.
West Coast ports are an important part of the U.S. supply chains, and Su’s involvement could help alleviate the issues arising from stalled contract negotiations.
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks aboard the Battleship USS Iowa Museum at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles on June 10, 2022 (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Su was “meeting with all parties encouraging them to reach a resolution,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, adding that Su “has invaluable expertise working closely with these parties.”…