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The organization representing maritime companies in contract talks with West Coast longshore workers is saying that some West Coast ports continue to experience “significant slowdowns” by union work actions. The union, however, is denying accusations of coordinated stoppages. The Pacific Maritime Association said June 10 that “coordinated and disruptive work actions led by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union” have shut down cargo operations at the Port of Seattle. “On the second and third shift yesterday, work slowdowns directed by ILWU officials brought ground operations at marine terminals to a halt, resulting in longshore workers being sent home. On the…