Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Director George H. Cohen announced at the close of today’s negotiations the ILA and USMX have agreed to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for a 90 day time period.

The current ILA / USMX agreement originally set to expire on September 30, 2012 will now run through December 29, 2012. In reaching this agreement both sides emphasized their actions were taken “for the good of the country” to avoid any interruption in interstate commerce.

The 90 day extension provides both parties the opportunity to effectively communicate and focus on core issues without the added pressure of a pressing deadline. The FMCS will continue to offer its endorsement and guidance to future negotiations.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) Director George H. Cohen announced at the close of today’s negotiations the ILA and USMX have agreed to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for a 90 day time period.

The current ILA / USMX agreement originally set to expire on September 30, 2012 will now run through December 29, 2012. In reaching this agreement both sides emphasized their actions were taken “for the good of the country” to avoid any interruption in interstate commerce.

The 90 day extension provides both parties the opportunity to effectively communicate and focus on core issues without the added pressure of a pressing deadline. The FMCS will continue to offer its endorsement and guidance to future negotiations.

The official FMCS news release can be viewed here: http://www.usmxlaborupdates.com/static/uploads/general-images/AA_USMX-ILA_Release_Draft-_9-20-12__1.pdf