Biden hails new West Coast port labor deal as possible UAW strike looms
- Dockworkers' union and employers reached a 6-year contract agreement including a pay raise.
- The White House sees the deal as empowering workers and recognizing unions' rights.
- Biden welcomed union and employer leaders to celebrate the ratified contract.
- The United Auto Workers union may strike if no deal is reached when their contract expires September 14.
- Biden has been touting his administration's economic policies and job creation record.