Longshoremen ratify contract with maritime alliance

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) put the final stamp of approval on a new six-year labor contract with an employer group of ocean carriers and port operators.

Nearly 99% of members voted in favor of the deal with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) that covers workers at ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The contract is effective Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2030.