Summary
- The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has agreed to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract.
- International Longshoremen’s Association will resume working immediately until January to allow for negotiations.
- Both sides reached an agreement on wage increases, but details are not yet available.
- Strike occurred due to disputes over pay and automation of tasks at ports from Maine to Texas.