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...
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...
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,...