A dock strike has been averted at major ports

A strike at some of the nation’s busiest ports will likely be avoided. Dock workers and the U.S. Maritime Alliance say they have reached a deal with the help of the incoming Administration.

In a joint statement, the two parties said they have come to an agreement on all items in the new six-year contract, but they are not releasing any details. Automation was a major sticking point in negotiations, but leaders on both sides say the deal will protect jobs will advancing technology on docks. Union President Harold Dagget says talks took a turn after meeting with President-elect Trump, and says he gives Trump full credit for the agreement.

A strike was set to begin January 15th.

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