We, the undersigned associations, appreciate the Biden-Harris Administration’s continued focus on addressing the disruptions facing our nation’s supply chain. To ensure today’s challenges to continued operational fluidity are not compounded, we implore your early and persistent engagement in the impending contract negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). A timely and satisfactory resolution that advances the needs of both the workers and the ports is imperative to avoiding further backups, delays, and higher costs.