Oregon State Conciliator to Mediate Talks as Port of Portland Longshore Strike Looms

Oregon State Conciliator Robert Nightingale said he will hold last-ditch talks Nov. 24 between longshore security guards and the Port of Portland to try to avert a strike planned for Sunday, Nov. 25. If no agreement is reached, Local 28 of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union plans to launch a strike at 6. a.m. that could shutter three terminals at the port.