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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.
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.
