... Drivers continue to be disappointed at Rio Tinto’s lack of action...

Rio Tinto launched a “third party” investigation in 2019 into the concerns raised by drivers; however Rio Tinto did not share the results of that investigation and continues to do business with Cal Cartage Express. Port drivers that have spoken out and gone on strike even while the “third party” investigation was ongoing found that they were further discriminated against by Cal Cartage Express in that instead of being extended the standard six month work contract, they are now under a one month agreement. This is in apparent violation of federal labor laws, and an investigation into the matter is currently underway by... the National Labor Relations Board.

... [To date at] least 15 wage claim cases have been heard by the CA Division of Labor Standards Enforcement... where close to $4 million has been awarded to Cal Cartage Express port drivers in unpaid wages and penalties... In addition, the Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards continues to investigate claims that Cal Cartage Express is in violation of the Los Angeles minimum wage and paid sick day ordinance...