The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year Master Contract, averting a potential strike that could have significantly disrupted supply chains on the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. The agreement, which is subject to ra
Dockworkers Strike Suspended as Port Operators Sweeten Offer
A major breakthrough in the ongoing dockworkers strike has been achieved, as port operators agreed to significantly increase their contract offer. This decision has led to an end to the three-day strike for now, that threatened to disrupt the American economy. The new agreement, which includes a 62% wage increase over six [&hel
ILA Strike: A Major Disruption to US Ports
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has officially gone on strike, shutting down major ports from Texas to Maine. This significant labor action is a direct result of ongoing negotiations between the union and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) over pay and automation issues. We reported this could in fact happen,