Dockworkers and port operators strike labor deal, again dodging strike
Automation was at the center of a long-running labor dispute that threatened to close East and Gulf Coast ports.
Ticker: Mortgage rates at 6-month high; Dockworkers reach deal, avert strike
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.
US dockworkers struck a deal with their employers, averting a strike that could have crippled shipping
The US Maritime Alliance struck a six-year deal with shipping and port companies, averting a strike that would have crippled shipping.
Dockworkers' union, employers avert strike after reaching tentative deal
The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative deal on Wednesday, averting a looming strike set for later this month.
Dockworkers and Port Operators Strike Tentative Labor Deal, Avoiding Shutdown
East and Gulf Coast port operations narrowly averted a crippling strike on Wednesday as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year labor agreement.
Dockworkers union, terminal operators reach deal to avoid East Coast ports strike
The United States Maritime Alliance and International Longshoremen's Association reached a deal on a contract Wednesday night avoiding a strike that could have shut down ports up and down the East Coast and crippled the U.S. economy.
Dockworkers union chief calls Trump ‘hero’ after reaching deal to avert strike
The head of the dockworkers union praised President-elect Trump for his support amid contract negotiations with port operators, particularly on the issue of automation. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.
With a U.S. dockworkers strike looming, a history of labor mobilizing in Liverpool
Dockworkers at ports in the U.S. could go on strike. What can they learn from one of Britain's longest running industrial disputes?
US dockworkers and port employers strike tentative deal, likely averting strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) – whose workers staff U.S. container ports from Maine to Florida – has reached a tentative agreement with managers to keep its members on the job, avoiding a strike that was due to resume on 16 January.
Dockworkers reach tentative deal to avert damaging strike
Dockworkers and longshoremen struck a tentative deal Wednesday night to avoid a damaging strike ahead of a looming January deadline.  “This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports
US dockworkers and port employers reach tentative agreement
The United States Maritime Alliance said on Tuesday it reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty
Vowing to stop machines from taking their jobs, 45,000 U.S. longshoremen are threatening to go on a strike that would shut ...
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Port strike averted, but economist says automation should be embraced
U.S. port strike has been averted after the union representing 45,000 dockworkers on the east and Gulf Coasts struck a ...
Negotiators ended a port strike to save Christmas. Can they stop a strike again next week?
A port strike is possible again if negotiators can't reach a deal by Jan. 15. A walkout could spark inflation and shortages, experts said.