Just before the strike had begun, the Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shippers, said both sides had moved off their original wage offers, a tentative sign of progress.
Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
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In a statement early Tuesday, the union said it rejected the alliance's latest proposal because it “fell far short of what ILA rank-and-file members are demanding in wages and protections against automation.” The two sides had not held formal negotiations since June.
Dockworkers from Maine to Texas ports go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
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