The labor relations group representing maritime businesses said cargo operations at the Port of Seattle are “shut down” Saturday amid contract negotiations with the West Coast dockworkers union. The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), representing more than 70 businesses and ocean carriers, said "disruptive work actions" by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) brought ground operations at marine terminals to a halt late Friday and Saturday. PMA claims ILWU refused to dispatch any longshore workers to container terminals on Saturday leading to the effective "shutdown." READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/port-seattle-operations-disrupted-amid-contract-negotiations/281-d2d01813-9b45-4f91-aada-270c290900b7