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Nearly 25,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association are striking for increased pay and job security against automation at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, marking the first strike in 50 years. Current wages start at $20 per hour, with the union demanding a 77% increase over the contract period. The strike results from dissatisfaction with the proposed wage package by the U.S. Maritime Alliance and a push for better compensation to reflect the demanding work conditions.
Source: YAHOO