The International Longshoremen’s Association, representing 45,000 U.S. dockworkers, has agreed to suspend a three-day strike until January 15th to allow for contract negotiations. The union will resume work immediately, and a tentative wage increase agreement has been reached, raising the offer from 50% to 62% over six years. However, details remain undisclosed, and any wage increase must be ratified by union members. The strike, which began after the expiration of the previous contract, was prompted by disputes over pay and automation at 36 ports from Maine to Texas. “With the grace of God, and the goodwill of neighbors, it’s gonna hold,” said President Joe Biden. Until January 15th, workers will operate under the old contract, which expired on September 30th.
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