• Economy
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 10 月 6 日

Port Strike Averted: Dockworkers Celebrate Major Wage Increase

In a significant development, dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) have reached a tentative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, effectively putting a halt to a potential port strike that threatened to disrupt operations across East and Gulf Coast ports. This agreement, which comes after intense negotiations, will see an impressive 62% wage increase for dockworkers over the next six years. As part of the deal, the hourly wage for top dockworke...

• Current Affairs
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 10 月 3 日

Historic Dockworker Strike Disrupts East and Gulf Coast Ports

In a momentous move unseen for nearly half a century, approximately 45,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated a strike on the East and Gulf Coasts early Tuesday morning. This significant action marks the first large-scale strike since 1977, driven by escalating demands for better wages, improved benefits, and job security amidst growing concerns over automation in the maritime industry. As the contract between the ILA and port authorities expired,...