Port of New York/New Jersey Prepares for ILA Strike as Officials Move to Ease Congestion-Five of North America's Busiest Ports Impacted.

Executives at the Port of New York/New Jersey are preparing for a potential work stoppage by the International Longshoreman’s Association as its October 1 contract deadline approaches. The ILA represents over 85,000 longshoremen, and a strike could shut down dozens of ports, including five of North America’s busiest. Port officials are coordinating with ocean carriers to prevent congestion ahead of the strike. The Biden administration has ruled out invoking the Taft-Hartley Act to force union members back to work.