SAN PEDRO, Calif.—The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were back in operation April 8 after a worker shortage shut down the country’s largest port complex for parts of two days.
The shortage came amid protracted labor negotiations between the union that represents West Coast dockworkers and the industry group representing shippers. Both parties are negotiating new contracts with priorities on wages and the role of automation.
The old contract with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union expired July 1.
The ports experienced a shortage April 6 night and part of April 7, but workers began returning to the docks Friday afternoon….