Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Port Workers Avoid Potential Major Strike—What To Know As Union Reaches Deal With Port Operators
Dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association negotiated to avoid a second port strike in a matter of months.
Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.
Port strike averted on East and Gulf coasts, in what both sides call ‘win-win agreement’
A union that represents thousands of workers on the East and Gulf coasts reached a tentative six-year agreement with their employers, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday
Potentially crippling port strike averted after dockworkers, ports and shipping companies reach a tentative deal
The United States Maritime Alliance said on Wednesday it reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
Union boss credits Trump for helping reach deal to avoid another port strike
President-elect Donald Trump's help was instrumental in avoiding a port strike by the International Longshoremen's Association, according to the union boss.
Second Ports Strike Avoided as Dockworkers Reach Contract Deal
An agreement on automation and job preservation was crucial to the six-year agreement between the union and management at major East and Gulf Coast ports.
East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal
Dockworkers and port companies have come to a tentative agreement on a new six-year deal, avoiding another work stoppage that would cause major shipping disruptions along the East Coast. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced the
ILA, USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal, Ending East Coast Port Labor Battle
Both parties said the deal "establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing" the ports.
US Dockers Reach Tentative Last-minute Deal With Port Employers
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) said Wednesday that they have reached a tentative last-minute deal on a new contract, averting a looming strike.
Union dockworkers, port employers announce tentative labor deal at East Coast and Gulf ports
After a contentious negotiation, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) on Wednesday announced a tentative deal on a new six-year master contract. '
Massive port strike averted, as shippers and union reach tentative agreement
The longshoremen’s union was threatening a work stoppage that could have frozen East and Gulf coast ports days before ...
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Port strike averted, but economist says automation should be embraced
U.S. port strike has been averted after the union representing 45,000 dockworkers on the east and Gulf Coasts struck a ...
Another potential port strike is looming. Here's what to know about the January talks.
After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.
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Port Orchard man hospitalized after crashing into tree
PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — A Port Orchard man is in the hospital recovering after crashing his car into a tree Thursday morning.