Labor negotiations

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Last week, the union said longshore workers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were still hard at work and remain committed to moving the nation’s cargo during the two days that PMA accused them of withholding labor, which prompted closures of the twin ports.

The union attributed the dockworker shortage to union members attend- ing its monthly meeting and observing religious holidays.

“On the evening of Thursday, April 6, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 13 held its monthly membership meeting as is its contractual right,” the statement read.

At the meeting, outgoing President Ramon Ponce de Leon swore in incoming President Gary Herrera, with several thousand union provide the best possible therapeutic environment for those we serve.”

The motion filed by the state Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday asks a judge to mandate that the county: transport youth from their units in the juvenile halls to school daily; deliver compensatory education services to youth who are entitled to them; ensure youth have access to daily outdoor recreation; document and review all use-of-force incidents, following procedures outlined in the original judgment; install video cameras throughout Barry J. Nidorf juvenile hall; and implement a “positive behavior management plan.”

According to a statement from the AG’s Office, the county — plagued by a staffing crisis at the juvenile halls — “has not just failed to make forward progress towards compliance with the judgment, it has actually regressed away from complying with the most basic and fundamental provisions that ensure youth and staff safety and well-being.” members in attendance.

The AG’s Office alleged that due to low staffing levels, youth in the county detention halls have been “forced to urinate and defecate in their cells overnight,” and some staffers have been required to work 24-hour shifts.

“On Friday, union members who observe religious holidays took the opportunity to celebrate with their families,” the ILWU statement read. “Cargo operations are ongoing as longshore workers at the ports remain on the job.”

Port of Los Angeles officials issued a statement last week regarding the temporary San Pedro Bay

Terminal closures, saying they are in communication with the ILWU and PMA, along with federal, state and local officials to support a return to normal operations in the ports.

“Resuming cargo operations at America’s busiest port complex is critical to maintain the confidence of our customers and supply chain stakeholders,” Port of LA officials said in a statement.