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USMX 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 3 ABOUT THE MEMBER RELATIONS INITIATIVE For USMX to operate successfully at the highest level, a strong and solid exchange of information and views with and among its member entities comprising the various organizations that do business in ports along the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts, is key. To ensure that a common direction emanates from USMX and that items of strategic value are recognized and shared among its membership, USMX leadership commenced an outreach initiative targeting its Port Association and Direct Employer members back in 2013. CORE COMPONENT IN BARGAINING This communications link has grown to become a core component of USMX's mission on behalf of its constituents. Beyond USMX's one-on-one member communications, its meetings with the Port Associations and Direct Employers help keep the membership abreast of the latest issues and concerns within USMX and the maritime industry, while gathering key member data and input. Another of the initiative's goals is to enhance members' perspectives on pertinent issues to encompass both a port- centric view (Local Contracts) and a coastal view (Master Contract), especially within the realm of collective bargaining. MASTER CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION Since USMX and the ILA signed a 6-year Master Contract agreement, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2024, the work of implementation of the current contract components has been ongoing, with continued collaboration with our members, particularly those participating in the various joint committees and trust funds generated by the Master Contract and administered by USMX and the ILA and covering the following areas: ■ Healthcare ■ Safety ■ Jurisdiction ■ Grievances ■ Training FUTURE BARGAINING The Member Relations initiative will continue to elicit communications and input from our Port Association and Director Employer members, as USMX continues implementation of the current Master Contract and prepares for bargaining of the next Master Contract. The knowledge and unique perspectives and information that our Members continue to bring to the negotiations preparation process will be invaluable as we move toward future bargaining. M E M B E R R E L AT I O N S ■ Data Collection ■ Money Purchase Plan ■ Container Royalty 5 ■ Container Freight Station

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