The following is a summary of how the New York/New Jersey waterfront

fared during the contract year, which ended on September 30, 2009.

Cargo Volume: The Port attracted 2.7 million containers

in 2009, an 11.7% decrease from previous fiscal year's total of

3.1 million containers.

Benefit Cost: The total cost of fringe benefits for the ILA

members-which includes pension,healthcare, vacation and holiday,

decreased by $1.9 million, due primarily to a decrease in

Welfare Benefit expenses including MILA.

Work Force: There were 3,431  active NYSA registered

longshore, checker and maintenance workers employed

in the Port during the contract year 2009. All

employer needs were satisfied by this workforce.

Hours Worked: The total hours worked in the port were

8.9 million, decreasing by approximately 1.5 million

from previous year, while wages decreased by $37.4 million

Auto Volume: The number of autos handled

in the port last year decreased by

nearly 37.8% to 483,000 units.