• 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...

• Economy
• By 何艾麗
• 2024 年 10 月 4 日

Port Strike Averted as Longshoremen Reach Tentative Agreement

In a significant development for the maritime industry, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance have announced a tentative agreement that effectively postpones the impending port strike. This decision comes after a series of negotiations aimed at addressing the concerns of dockworkers, ensuring that vital supply chains remain intact during a critical period for commerce. The agreement, reached late Thursday, stipulates an increase in hourly wages f...