Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach Up and Running After Workers Walking Off Job

A cargo vessel sits docked at the Port of Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., on Jan. 11, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

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.