2009 New Jersey Code
TITLE 32 - INTERSTATE AND PORT AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS
Section 32:23
32:23-25 - Findings and declarations

32:23-25.  Findings and declarations
    The States of New Jersey and New York hereby find and declare that the transfer of cargo to and from trucks at piers and other waterfront terminals in  the port of New York district has resulted in vicious and notorious abuses by  persons commonly known as  "public loaders."   There is compelling evidence  that such persons have exacted the payment of exorbitant charges for their  services, real and alleged, and otherwise extorted large sums through force,  threats of violence, unauthorized labor disturbances and other coercive  activities, and that they have been responsible for and abetted criminal  activities on the waterfront.  These practices which have developed in the port  of New York district impose unjustified costs on the handling of goods in and  through the port of New York district, and increase the prices paid by  consumers for food, fuel and other necessaries, and impair the economic  stability of the port of New York district.  It is the sense of the Legislatures of the States of New York and New Jersey that these practices and conditions must be eliminated to prevent grave injury to the welfare of the people.

     L.1953, c. 202, p. 1527, Part I, s. 1, Art. VII, par. 1.