The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced Wednesday evening (Jan. 8, 2025) that they have reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year master labor contract covering ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The two sides agreed to extend the current contract until the ILA’s full Wage Scale Committee can schedule a ratification vote and USMX members can ratify the terms of the new contract.
U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO Dan Halstrom issued the following statement:
This tentative contract agreement is great news for red meat exporters and for all of U.S. agriculture. The assurance that there will be no work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports eliminates a cloud of uncertainty and bolsters the U.S. industry’s reputation as a reliable supplier of pork, beef and lamb. On behalf of USMEF’s membership, I want to thank the ILA and USMX for reaching this agreement and ensuring the continued movement of cargo.
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