East Coast and Gulf Ports Strike Ends with Historic Labor Agreement

A three-day strike by unionized dockworkers along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports concluded as the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year agreement. The deal includes a 62% wage increase, affecting approximately 45,000 members and averting further labor disruptions.

U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports resumed operations after a three-day strike by unionized dockworkers concluded with a tentative labor agreement. The deal was reached between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).

The agreement, announced on Thursday, outlines a significant wage increase of 62% spread over six years, and it applies to around 45,000 dockworkers. This development brings a conclusion to the labor tensions that threatened supply chains and port operations.

The strike began on October 1, following intense negotiations over several months. The labor dispute involved debates over automation and fair wage increases. The resolution marks a pivotal moment in U.S. labor relations within the shipping and transport sector.

(With inputs from agencies.)