Dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are entering negotiations in an effort to avoid a second port strike in a matter of months.

Back in October, the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike against the U.S. Maritime Alliance at our local ports. The two sides agreed to suspend the strike for 90 days. But the 90 days are up next Wednesday,

Union and shipping industry officials are racing to secure a labor agreement ahead of the Jan. 15 expiration of their current contract.

The International Longshoremen's Association wants to eliminate past labor contract concessions on automation, arguing they pose a threat to jobs.

Negotiations aimed at heading off a new strike at the ports up and down America’s East and Gulf Coasts are set to resume Tuesday.

National Retail Federation Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold discusses how the recent strike has changed operations and what may be in store with the tentative deal expiring January 15.