International Dockworkers Association (ILA) A milestone has been officially approvedSix-Year Master Contract, the treaty provides for labor agreements between the East Coast of the United States and the Gulf of Mexico ports. The new agreement will date back to 1 October 2024, Valid until 30 September 2030, which not only led to a significant increase in wages, but also further strengthened restrictions on fully automated technology.
The agreement is one of the most significant wage adjustments in ILA history, and while all dock workers will have their salaries increased, the most obvious beneficiaries areNew arrival dock worker, its starting salary will be from $20 per hourUpgrade to $27, and in increased to $30 by 2026。 In addition, the salary level is derived from the originalReduced to Level 6 to Level 4, accelerated the advancement of wages of workers. Wage growth rate for veteran dock workers overall 62%, is equivalent toAverage increase of $4 per hour, which will help increase the competitiveness of the industry and attract new talent.
One of the key points of the new agreement isStrong resistance to full automationto ensure that labour regulation remains an important part of port operations; the introduction of semi-automated technologies will be subject to stricter scrutiny to ensure that labour rights are not adversely affected.
ILA specifically opposes mass use in the absence of manual supervisionRail Mounted Gantry Hoists (RMGs), Final Agreement EnsuresEach RMG must be operated by at least one dock worker, preventing technology from replacing manpower. However, the seafarers also successfully fought for permission.Remotely Operate RMG and Tire Gantry Cranes (RTGs) The right to increase efficiency and reduce the waste of shift time.
Experience of the protocolThree years of negotiation, and in October 2024 due to strikeFurther advance the negotiation process, fully demonstrating ILA's commitment to upholding workers' rights. ILA Chairman Harold Daggett Call this agreementOne of the Strongest Collective Bargaining Agreements in Labor History。 For seafarers, the agreement allows for moderate adoption of technologies to improve port efficiency while maintaining workforce stability while ensuring the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports competitive advantage in the global supply chain.
📅 The agreement will be formally signed on 10 March 2025, this marks the entry of the American dock industryA new era of stability and growth。
Source: https://www.joc.com/article/ila-ratifies-new-six-year-deal-with-higher-entry-pay-automation-protection-5951338
