The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will resume contract negotiations in November, as noted in a joint statement. The discussions follow an extension of their master contract to January 15 and a tentative wage agreement reached after a recent strike. Key unresolved issues include automation, jurisdiction protections, healthcare benefits, and container royalties. If a new agreement isn’t finalized by January, another strike may occur, potentially disrupting East and Gulf Coast port operations. The timing of the negotiations may be influenced by the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ila-usmx-master-contract-negotiations-resume-november/731118/