Port strikes halt truckers

Nov 30, 2012

Updated Dec 4, 2012

The strikes of clerical workers in Los Angeles and Long Beach have halted work for about 5,000 truckers, says a Port of Long Beach spokesperson. The strikes are in their fourth day, and the unions are continuing negotiations with the employer associations.

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