Thousands of dockworkers on the East Coast and Gulf Coast have reached a tentative agreement on wages, ending a significant work stoppage. The United States Maritime Alliance and the International Longshoreman’s Association have agreed to extend their current labor contract through January 15 and continue negotiations. The ILA argued that workers should share in the profits made by global cargo carriers during pandemic-related supply-chain issues. The strike, the first since 1977, involved ports from Maine to Texas and sparked calls for a swift resolution from several state governors. President Joe Biden has shown support for collective bargaining and stated that progress is being made in talks. The agreement only mentions wages, while the union also sought limits on automation at ports. The strike, which began at midnight on Monday, has now ended, and work will resume immediately. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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