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The International Longshoremen Association (ILA) overwhelmingly approved a new six-year labor contract, ending the threat of port strikes from Maine to Texas. The deal includes a 60% pay increase over the term, bringing the hourly wage for dock workers to $69 by the end of the contract. The agreement also addresses concerns regarding port automation, establishing what the union calls a "gold standard" for blue-collar labor.
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) ended its three-day strike after reaching a tentative agreement for a 62% wage increase over six years. The contract is extended until January 15th to allow for further negotiations on the critical issue of port automation. A "boots on the ground" report suggests the strike was timed to avoid hurting the Harris campaign and to bolster the retirement of union boss Harold Daggett.
ILA Port Strike, Harold Daggett Automation Demands
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) began a massive strike across 14 major U.S. ports, led by President Harold Daggett. Daggett demanded a 50-50 split of container royalties and strict protections against automation, threatening to "cripple" the economy. The hosts discuss the tension between union labor and the inevitable shift toward robotic port automation seen in China.
Longshoremen Strike Threat, Port Automation Disputes
International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett threatened a massive strike across East and Gulf Coast ports starting October 1st. Daggett argued that workers deserve a share of the billions in profits made by shipping companies during the pandemic and warned that a strike would "cripple" the U.S. economy within weeks. The potential use of the Taft-Hartley Act to force a 90-day cooling-off period was also discussed.
