[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 105 (Thursday, June 15, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ILWU/PMA TENTATIVE AGREEMENT

  (Mr. ROBERT GARCIA of California asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ROBERT GARCIA of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commend both 
the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, the ILWU, and the 
Pacific Maritime Association, the PMA, for reaching a new 6-year 
contract just last night for 22,000 workers across 29 West Coast ports.
  This agreement is critical for our economy and recognizes the heroic 
work of all frontline dock workers, who worked tirelessly throughout 
our entire supply chain crisis to move our economy forward.
  As mayor of Long Beach, I oversaw our port, which supports 2.6 
million jobs across the country. As co-chair of the Ports Caucus, I am 
proud to have worked with both sides throughout the entire bargaining 
process. This deal would not have been possible without the work of 
President Biden and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
  Julie's engagement was key and proved why she should be confirmed 
swiftly by the Senate.
  This news builds upon Tuesday's report that showed inflation has 
fallen for 11 months in a row.
  Our ports will continue to fight inflation and bring back jobs.

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