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They resumed contract talks this morning, just as port and union officials were preparing for a major work stoppage at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Operations on the waterfront appear to be normal. For several weeks now, Local 63 Office Clerical Unit of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has been threatening to strike and then pulling back at the last minute. Who knows what today might bring. (Press-Telegram)
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Mark Lacter created the LA Biz Observed blog in 2006. He posted
until the day before his death on Nov. 13, 2013.