The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike that has crippled ports along the East Coast is coming to an end. Union members will return to work on Friday after reaching a tentative agreement with the management group representing shipping lines, terminal operators, and port authorities.
While the agreement focuses on wages, sources say that a final deal on the complete contract is still pending.
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However, both sides have agreed to extend the existing contract, which expired last Friday, until January 15th. This will allow union members to return to work while the remaining details are hammered out and the agreement is ratified.
This news comes as a relief to many, as the strike threatened to disrupt supply chains and cause significant economic damage. The ILA represents roughly 45,000 dockworkers, and their absence has already led to cargo backlogs and delays.
The tentative agreement signals a positive step towards resolving the labor dispute and restoring normal operations at East Coast ports.
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