Dockworkers tentatively agree to a new deal, preventing a potential port strike that may have snarled supply chains, created shortages and inflation.

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. The agreement will replace the expiring contract

The dockworkers union and port owners held a private meeting ahead of resuming formal talks to help with the heated issue of automation.

The International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance have avoided a strike that could have started Jan. 15.

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on the afternoon of January 8.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reached a tentative deal with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, preventing another strike. ILA members suspended a three-day strike in October after agreeing to a 62% pay increase over six years, but the deal was on the condition of reaching an agreement on automation before Jan. 15.

The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers on Wednesday said they reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract, averting further strikes that could have snarled supply chains and taken a toll on the U.

The head of the United States Maritime Alliance cited President-elect Donald Trump’s leadership for helping reach agreement on a new longshore contract. The post Port employers follow ILA, praise Trump for new union contract,

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.

Key Takeaways Dock workers and employers at East and Gulf Coast ports have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract.The deal averts a strike that could have restarted when the current deal expires on Jan.

A massive strike across the U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has been averted after a dockworker union and an alliance of companies, terminal operators, and port associations negotiated a new labor contract.