AF&PA Urges Swift End to Strike Threatening U.S. Economy and Manufacturing
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Heidi Brock issued the following statement regarding the recent strike of ILA workers across the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports.
“This strike will have serious consequences for the U.S. economy and the manufacturing sector, including industries like ours that rely heavily on port activity for exporting goods. Without access to ports, our member companies face tough choices, including whether to pause or shut down mills and facilities, putting high-paying jobs in rural areas at risk.
“We urge the Biden Administration to work with the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike and restore essential ports operations.”