The recent three-day strike by 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has come to an end, but the resolution is far from complete. On Thursday, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement to suspend the strike until January 15, 2025, providing time to negotiate a new contract. Wage-Increase: A Partial Victory The temporary deal includes a significant wage increase for union members. Workers will receive an immediate $4 per hour raise, boosting their current top pay from $39 to $43 per hour. This 10% increase will be followed by annual $4 … Continue reading Eastcoast Dockworkers Win 62% Wage Boost, But Automation Battle Extends into Early 2025