ILA and USMX Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal to Avert Strike at East and Gulf Coast Ports on Jan 15
Jan 9, 2025, 12:11 AM
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract, averting a potential strike that was set to begin on January 15, 2025. The deal, which covers ports along the East and Gulf coasts, includes protections for current ILA jobs and a framework for implementing new technologies to modernize the ports. The agreement aims to enhance safety and efficiency while maintaining strong supply chains. Both parties will review and vote on the contract before finalizing it, though specific details of the agreement have not been disclosed publicly.
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