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The union representing East and Gulf Coast dockworkers suspended its strike on Thursday after reaching a tentative agreement with shipping giants that reportedly includes a 62% wage boost over six years. The International Longshoremen's Association said in a joint statement with the United States Maritime Alliance that the union would suspend its strike until January 15 so the two sides can 'return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues.
Any final agreement must be ratified by union members, who also demanded protections from automation and other benefit improvements. Reuters reported that automation is among the 'key issues that remain unresolved.' 'When we STRIKE, we WIN!' the AFL-CIO, the nation's largest federation of unions, wrote on social media late Thursday. 'Congratulations to ILA members for making huge strides and thank you to the millions of union members who stood in solidarity with them.
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