PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The International Longshore and Warehouse Union filed a federal lawsuit Thursday over money the Port of Portland recently agreed to pay to its terminal operator to help cover losses caused by the work slowdowns and cargo diversions that highlighted this summer's labor strife.

The suit names the port and its executive director, Bill Wyatt. It seeks an injunction against the $4.7 million payment to ICTSI Oregon Inc., which operates the Port's container terminal.

The suit contends it is illegal for a public agency such as the Port of Portland to help one side or the other in a public sector labor dispute.

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