Reported 7 months ago
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is advocating for wage hikes for dockworkers that align with the substantial profits seen by ocean carriers like APM Terminals and Maersk. ILA accuses USMX of not offering proportionate wage increases despite significant financial gains by member companies, prompting the cancellation of contract talks due to concerns over automated technology implementation at various ports. ILA insists on fair compensation for its 85,000 East Coast and Gulf Coast workers amid reports of automation aiming to reduce ILA job opportunities, potentially leading to a coast-wide strike on Oct. 1 if contract negotiations fail.
Source: YAHOO