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Dockworkers Approve 62% Raise, Job Security in New Contract

2/26/2025

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Dockworkers of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) overwhelmingly approved a new contract with 99% support on February 25, 2025.
The contract features a significant 62% wage increase over six years and job security against automation.
This agreement comes after a brief strike in October 2024, prompted by U.S. presidential interventions.
The ILA's contract seeks to improve benefits and safeguard workers' rights at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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Dockworkers of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) overwhelmingly approved a new contract with 99% support on February 25, 2025.
The contract features a significant 62% wage increase over six years and job security against automation.
This agreement comes after a brief strike in October 2024, prompted by U.S. presidential interventions.
The ILA's contract seeks to improve benefits and safeguard workers' rights at East and Gulf Coast ports.