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U.S. East Coast dockworkers strike ends

Union, representing workers and port operators at ports on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast, has reached a tentative agreement on wages to end a three-day strike. In a joint statement, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance (USMX) said the strike will end immediately and all current job actions will be halted.

U.S. East Coast dockworkers strike ends

The agreement between the union and the employer group extends the duration of the main contract between the parties until January 15, 2025, while allowing negotiations on other aspects of the contract to continue. The statement did not specify the agreed wages or other terms requiring negotiations.

Wage Agreement and Strike Effect

According to the Bergen Record, the tentative agreement calls for a wage increase of about 62 percent for the dockers over six years. Previously, the labor union had demanded a 77 percent increase, while the employer group had raised its offer to close to 50 percent. After protracted negotiations and discussions, a tentative agreement was reached between the parties, ending the strike.

While the agreement ended the biggest work stoppage in 50 years at US ports, the strike, which prevented the unloading of container ships in many ports from Maine to Texas, caused disruptions and shortages in the supply chain. The strike, which led to supply shortages in many products from bananas to auto parts, caused ship stacks at major ports.

Significance of the Agreement and Future Steps

This compromise agreement aims to restore labor peace at US ports. As the union and the employer group continue to negotiate other details of the main contract, these aspects of the agreement are expected to be resolved and stabilize the situation in the long term. The end of this strike, which has had a profound impact on the US port economy and supply chain, is crucial for trade to return to normal.

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