Date: October 4, 2024, 8:00 AM GMT
Executive summary: The three-day strike by dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports has ended after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reached a tentative agreement with port operators. The deal includes a 62% wage increase over six years and extends the contract through January 15, 2025. The strike, which began on October 1, 2024, disrupted operations at major ports, causing delays and potential supply chain disruptions. The agreement to suspend the strike came after intense negotiations and pressure from the White House. Ports are expected to reopen on Friday, October 4, 2024, with the backlog of cargo ships awaiting unloading to be cleared in the coming days.
Labor & Politics
Dockworkers Suspend Strike After Reaching Tentative Agreement
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reached a tentative agreement with port operators to suspend their strike, which began on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The deal includes a 62% wage increase over six years and extends the contract through January 15, 2025. The strike, which affected 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts, was the first coastwide strike in nearly 50 years.
CNN (8 hours ago), Reuters (3 hours ago), AP News (6 hours ago), NBC News (9 hours ago), The New York Times (5 hours ago)
Port Strike Deal Ends No-Win Dilemma for Democrats
The agreement to suspend the strike came after intense negotiations and pressure from the White House. The strike had become a political hot potato for the Biden administration, which was facing criticism from both labor unions and business groups. The White House was keen to avoid a protracted strike, which could have had a significant impact on the economy.
Politico (4 hours ago)
Meet Harold Daggett, the Colorful and Controversial Union Boss Leading the Port Strike
Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), is a controversial figure. He is known for his tough-talking style and his willingness to take on powerful interests. Daggett’s leadership was crucial in securing the tentative agreement that ended the strike.
CNN (13 hours ago)
DeSantis Orders Florida National Guard to Work Around East Coast Port Strike
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis mobilized the National Guard to work around the East Coast port strike by longshoremen. The move was seen as a way to mitigate the impact of the strike on Florida’s economy.
Investor’s Business Daily (12 hours ago)
Gov. DeSantis Mobilizes National Guard To Work Around East Coast Port Strike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday mobilized the National Guard to work around the East Coast port strike by longshoremen.
Reddit (3 hours ago)
Economy & Business
US Dock Workers Agree on Deal with Port Operators to End Strike
The agreement to suspend the strike is a major victory for both the ILA and the port operators. The deal will allow for a return to normalcy at the ports and will help to prevent further disruptions to the supply chain.
Reddit (3 hours ago)
US port workers and operators reach deal to end East Coast strike immediately
The agreement to suspend the strike is a major victory for both the ILA and the port operators. The deal will allow for a return to normalcy at the ports and will help to prevent further disruptions to the supply chain.
Reuters (8 hours ago)
Chaos is building for shippers as U.S. port strike continues and costs rise
The strike has caused chaos for shippers, who are facing delays and higher costs. The strike has also led to a backlog of cargo ships at ports, which will take time to clear.
CNBC (17 hours ago)
The ports’ strike ends as dockworkers reach agreement on wages
The agreement to suspend the strike is a major victory for both the ILA and the port operators. The deal will allow for a return to normalcy at the ports and will help to prevent further disruptions to the supply chain.
NPR (9 hours ago)
US port strike disrupts hamburger supplies, frozen seafood
The strike has already had a significant impact on the supply chain, with some products already seeing shortages. For example, the strike has disrupted shipments of hamburgers and frozen seafood.
Reuters (13 hours ago)
Social Media
Port workers agreed to end strike. : r/union
The deal includes a 62% wage increase over six years. The middle class really did build America, and unions really did build the middle class.
Reddit (4 hours ago)
Are people panic buying due to the port strike? : r/sandiego
The West Coast ports aren’t even in the same union, they’re not striking. It’s just the East and Gulf Coast ports. But people are ignorant.
Reddit (10 hours ago)
Port strike is over – let the order cancellations commence!
Port strike is over – let the order cancellations commence! PSA. Source: Politico
Reddit (3 hours ago)
Ports closed from Maine???? to Texas
Basically every news article about the port strike is saving the ports are shut down from Maine to Texas, but all of Maine’s ports are open and operational.
Reddit (10 hours ago)
Port strike put "on hold" : r/UPSers
They’ll have til Jan 15 to solidify the rest of the contested elements of the contract, or the strike will continue.
Reddit (3 hours ago)
Videos
Day 2 Port Strike Recap | What the Truck Oct 2, 2024
WGOW Shipping on What the Truck | Day 2 ILA/USMX Port Strike Update October 3, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano – a maritime historian at Campbell…
YouTube (17:48) (21 hours ago)
‘LIVE NOW: Dockworkers reach deal to suspend port strike …’
The union representing 45000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan.
YouTube (LiveNOW from FOX)
‘BREAKING: Port strike suspended, ILA agrees to 62% wage …’
The union representing 45000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan.
YouTube (7:51) (9 hours ago)
Panic buying ensues as US ports shut down from dockworkers …
From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts walked off the job for the first time in decades, raising concerns about…
YouTube (3:35) (20 hours ago)
‘BREAKING: A historic U.S. port strike has been suspended …’
BREAKING: A historic U.S. port strike has been suspended, sources familiar with the negotiations tell ABC News, saying that the two sides reached a…
Facebook (0:47) (9 hours ago)
Local News
Local ILA members say port strike has ended
International…
Wect (1:37) (9 hours ago)
Union port strike ends – WCBD News 2
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WCBD (2:47) (10 hours ago)
Local ILA says port strike is over
After three days of…
WTOC (9 hours ago)
ILA and USMX agree on extension to temporarily end port strike
WILMINGTON, N.C. (…
Wect (12 hours ago)
Port workers, striking workers reach tentative agreement
The three-day …
FOX10 News (1:25) (9 hours ago)
