Workforce and Transportation Roundtable Discussion NJTPA 28 October 2015 Susan Winfree

Mission Statement New York Shipping Association’s mission is to represent the interests of its members in maximizing the efficiency, cost-competitiveness, safety and quality of marine cargo operations in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

NYSA will accomplish this mission: Through negotiation of fair collective bargaining agreements with the ILA and the PPGU; Through effective implementation of those collective bargaining agreements; and judicious management of the various funds created thereunder; Through strong advocacy of our members interests in the public, government and business communities; Through close collaboration with other maritime and maritime-related organizations who share common interests; Through partnering with public agencies tasked with the improvement of the region’s transportation system; and Through frequent communications with members to insure that their interests are well served.

Vision Statement To be the premier professional service organization in the maritime industry, supporting a secure, growing port with a professional and economic labor force, efficiently moving cargo in a deep, sustainable harbor located in an estuary flourishing with natural resources.

Hiring Plan Longshore Workers & Checkers 51% U.S. Military Veterans 25% ILA referrals 24% NYSA referrals

Labor Requests September longshore workers 150 checkers June longshore workers

Recruiting NJ & NY DOL One- Stop Career Centers Veteran Groups Veteran Job Fairs Port Community

Hiring Status Longshore Veterans Candidates Management Candidates ILA Candidates TOTAL Goal # Goal # TOTAL GOAL34551%16424%17325%682 Tri-Partite Committee Interviews Hired32852%14823%15925%635 Withdrew Replaced Currently Working

Hiring Status Checkers Veterans Candidates Managemen t Candidates ILA Candidates TOTAL Goal7651%3624%3825%150 Tri-Partite Committee Interviews Hired5551%2019%3230%107 Withdrew1 1 2 Currently Working5451%2019%3130%105 Under Review at Waterfront Commision days 162 days 621 days 175 days

Equipment Training Skill Certifications HUSTLER DRIVER STRADDLE CARRIER CRANE OPERATOR TOP LOADER STACKER (DS, RS, HC) NOELL CARRIER/N YARD CARRIER8325 EMPTY HANDLER FORKLIFT RTG/TRANSTAINER/KC SHUTTLE SPRINTER4310 RAIL MOUNTED GANTRY0110 New Certs A - U Cards 10/1/14-9/03/15 Re Certs A – U Cards 10/1/14-9/03/15 V-CARDS Cert 10/1/14-9/03/15 *Equipment training is accomplished by an independent training company using certified ILA trainers and at all employer terminals throughout the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Hazardous Materials Initial/Security Awareness150 Hazardous Materials Refresher484 Gang Training250 New Employee Orientation188 Respect & Dignity Training111 P.P.G.U. Security Officer Training (2015)6 P.P.G.U. Waterfront Commission Annual (2015)302 SINCE 10/01/2014 # of INDIVIDUALS *With the exception of New Employee Orientation, all training is provided by a training vendor and member companies. PPGU related training is provided by the Waterfront Commission. Classroom Training at the Training Center

Training Challenges Funding Equipment availability Space & Time Trainers – qualified & willing OSHA

Changing Focus Replacing workers as they leave Shift from Casual to Skilled/Specialized workforce Technological advances Skills in demand Increased community awareness