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On October 1, 2024, 45,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen's Association initiated a strike across 36 ports in the U.S., demanding higher wages and protections against automation. The Biden administration is urging shipping companies to negotiate fairly, as the strike threatens to cost the economy billions daily.
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The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) ended a three-day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with port operators for a 62% wage increase over six years. The strike, which affected 36 ports from Maine to Texas, raised concerns about supply chain disruptions during the holiday season. Work will resume until January 15, 2025, when further negotiations will take place.
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Tens of thousands of dockworkers across 14 major U.S. ports have gone on strike, primarily protesting against automation and demanding better wages. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is at odds with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) over job security and the future of work in the shipping industry.