Tentative 6-Year Labor Deal Reached Between West Coast Dockworkers and Port Operators

After 13 months of negotiations and recent work slowdowns, a tentative agreement was reached between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association.
The deal covers 22,000 dockworkers at 29 major ports along the West Coast and still needs to be ratified by union members.
Details of the agreement were not released, but wages and automation were reportedly major points of contention.
The Biden administration helped facilitate the negotiations to avoid further disruption to supply chains and the economy.
If ratified, the deal will bring stability to the ports that handle 40% of U.S. imports and are crucial for businesses and consumers nationwide.