CA AB639

Labor and Workforce Development Agency and California Workforce Development Board oversee stakeholder process to develop recommendations for mitigating employment impacts of automation at Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach.

Industry panel of 10 members created consisting of union representatives, marine cargo employers, port executives, and legislative appointees with workforce development experience to inform the stakeholder process.

California Workforce Development Board authorized to contract with UCLA Labor Center to facilitate implementation and commission expert research to support development of findings and recommendations.

Labor and Workforce Development Agency and California Workforce Development Board must issue findings and recommendations on mitigation policies and programs by July 1, 2023, addressing automation impacts and transition to low- and zero-emission seaport operations.

Section expires January 1, 2024; California Workforce Development Board must present update on workforce activities and investments to Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies by December 31, 2022.