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OPA News Release: [10/04/2002]
Contact Name: Sue
Hensley
Phone Number: (202) 693-6023
Statement of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on the
Work Stoppage at the West Coast Ports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today
issued the following statement about the West Coast port work stoppage and
urged the two parties to resolve their differences.
“The continued closure of the ports on the West Coast is having
effects beyond the immediate parties. Both management and the union should
recognize that workers, farmers and consumers are paying a price for this
continued impasse.
“The Administration calls on both parties to work in good faith
with the Federal Mediator to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
“In the meantime, many workers around the country, both union and
non-union, depend upon the West Coast ports for their jobs. Our economy depends
on trade, and our consumers need the products being brought in. The
Administration therefore urges both sides to return to normal operations while
negotiations are underway.”
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