The tentative agreement reached by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) includes a wage boost of 62% over six years, reflecting the union's push against multinational corporations that profited during the pandemic while workers faced stagnant wages. This deal aims to address crucial concerns while allowing work at ports vital for U.S. trade to resume immediately, demonstrating a significant shift towards fair labor practices.
Harold Daggett, the ILA's president, articulated the dire sentiment among dockworkers, stating, 'These companies... they don't give a fuck about us. Well, we're gonna show them they're gonna have to give a fuck about us. Because nothing's gonna move without us.' His words underscore the essential role of dockworkers in the economy and their demand for recognition and fair compensation.
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