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The mission of USMX is to preserve and protect the interests of its members in matters associated with the maritime industry, including all labor relations issues affecting longshore and related activities, and, in particular, in the realm of collective bargaining. The Alliance shall carry out this mission for its members and customers, with due consideration of the interests, safety, and well being of the workers and their representatives. Likewise, it understands the importance of its commitment to maintaining labor peace in order to meet and exceed the crucial demands of a global economy. OUR MISSION The United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) is a non-profit incorporated membership association headquartered in Iselin, NJ. It represents employers of the East and Gulf Coast longshore industry. Membership consists of 24 container carrier members, including the 10 largest worldwide, 7 major marine terminal operators and 11 port associations. While serving as the representative of the Manage- ment groups in Master Contract bargaining, the Alliance also articulates industry positions on regula- tory and safety issues; oversees coastwide training, retraining, certification, and recertification programs; and is responsible for administering coastwide fringe benefit funds and programs. WHO WE ARE • Since 1977, USMX and its predecessor organi zations have successfully negotiated with the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO (ILA) master contracts (MC) governing containerized and roll-on/ roll-off cargo without any disruptions to service. • In April of 2013, after more than a year of bargaining and two temporary extensions, USMX and the ILA ratified a new 6-year agreement, which covers 14,500 port workers on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. • New MC runs 10-1-12 through 9-30-18. • Covers container and roll-on/roll-off cargo. • Governs wages, fringe benefits, manning, jurisdic- tion; but does not include local conditions. — USMX will supply assistance as required to Port Associations with their local negotiations. • Economic impact of the Master Contract: — 120 million tons of cargo — 14,500 union jobs — Total MC wages of $1 billion annually, generating 550,000 directly-related jobs. — Generates over 2 million indirect jobs, with estimated total wages in excess of $100 billion, with over $11 billion in state and local taxes paid. USMX & ILA MASTER CONTRACT

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