08 October 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	05:49 GMT+2

June 30, 2008 Pressure's on for dockworker pact Labor - With a slowing economy, the union and the ports are trying hard not to repeat 2002's 10-day lockout Amy Hsuan Oregonian Staff With the expiration of a contract looming Tuesday, unionized dockworkers and the world's largest shipping lines have yet to reach a deal on a new labor agreement covering 29 West Coast ports. But unlike the previous time the two groups sat at the table, there's little chance of a showdown like the one that escalated to a 10-day lockout in 2002 ...... Read more on The Oregonian Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail