The longshoreman dock worker strike has ended after three days of work stoppage and a significant pay increase. The agreement, however, is temporary, and talks will resume in January 2025. Workers wanted several provisions in their new union contract, including a 77% pay increase over six years and protections from job automation. It is unclear if automation is off the table, but there was an agreement to raise wages by over 60%. The strike ending is a welcome bit of news for people concerned with product shortages similar to what occurred during the pandemic.
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Union Agrees to Suspend Port Strike – The New York Times
Port strike ends after dock workers reach contract agreement – YouTube
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