Official statements from the ILA union or employer representatives, major news outlets like CNBC

ILA Union Demands 61.5% Pay Increase for US Port Workers Within First 6 Hours of Strike

Oct 1, 2024, 12:32 PM

The President of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has announced that the union is demanding a 61.5% pay increase for US port workers, according to CNBC. This demand comes amidst ongoing negotiations, where the union had previously asked for a 77% pay increase. Employers had offered a 50% pay increase before the strike commenced. The substantial reduction in the union's demand within the first 6 hours of the strike suggests that both parties might be nearing a deal.