Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast have reached a tentative agreement on wages, ending a major work stoppage. The United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoreman’s Association have agreed to extend their current labor contract through Jan. 15 and continue negotiations. The ILA argued that global cargo carriers have profited during the pandemic, while workers have not shared in those gains. The USMX represents ocean freight and port operators. The strike began Monday and ended Tuesday, involving ports from Maine to Texas. Governors and President Joe Biden urged a swift resolution to the labor dispute. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided.
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Dockworkers on East and Gulf Coasts to Resume Work After Reaching Wage Agreement
