Operations at West Coast Ports Resume Despite Warning of Gridlock

“Labor negotiations resumed Monday at West Coast ports, including the Port of Oakland, following a weekend shutdown of vessel cargo operations. By mid-Monday, there were 14 container ships anchored in San Francisco Bay and outside the Golden Gate awaiting a marine berth at one of the port’s five terminals. The partial shutdown of port operations…

CONGRESS AND BUSINESS LEADERS DEBATE PASSING THE LEGAL WORKFORCE ACT

“Business leaders testified in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to discuss whether employers should legally be forced to use the federal employment verification system known as E-Verify. By comparing employee information to federal data, E-Verify seeks to prevent employers from hiring illegal immigrants. Now lawmakers and business leaders have gathered to discuss whether the House should…