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unprecedented cargo volumes that had caused supply chain challenges and vessel backups (see story above). This is nearly double the number of registrants added in 2021. In addition, PMA promoted 75 ILWU members to foremen and 100 members to clerk status. New Senior Area Managing Director Named for Southern California Veteran maritime executive Sean Marron was tapped to serve as PMA's Senior Area Managing Director for Southern California. Marron joined PMA after nearly 30 years with PMA member Yusen Terminals (YTI). While at YTI, Marron served as a representative on all labor relations matters impacting the Southern California region. He also held the top position in Operations. He has substantial familiarity with PMA, having served in many roles, including Chairman of the PMA's Southern California Area Steering Committee, member of the Coast Steering Committee, and member of the 2014 PMA Coast Contract Bargaining Committee. PMA Training Center Breaks Ground PMA joined with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka, ILWU leaders, and other city officials to officially break ground in February on a 20,000 square foot training facility located on Pier 400 in the Port of Los Angeles. PMA built the new training center following city approval of the project. The center is designed to provide crucial job training skills to longshore workers throughout the region. The $11.5 million investment by PMA will enable the training of an estimated 900 workers over a 10-year period. This delivers on an agreement reached in 2019 between PMA and the ILWU on reskill and upskill training to help union members prepare for the terminal jobs of the future. This includes training to maintain and repair automated equipment at port terminals in Southern California. President Biden, Secretary Walsh Visit Port of Los Angeles President Biden and leading administration officials visited the Port of Los Angeles in June, underscoring the vital, national economic importance of the San Pedro Bay Port Complex. PMA senior management and ILWU officers met with President Biden and Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, discussing the critical importance of reaching a fair contract between PMA and the ILWU without disruption to the flow of cargo. Secretary Walsh has visited several West Coast ports to highlight the critical role these ports play in the nation's supply chain. 2022 | THE YEAR IN REVIEW Officials break ground at the new PMA Training Center. President Biden delivers remarks at the Port of Los Angeles. 27 27 PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION

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