US Port Union, Employers Clinch Deal In Time To Avoid Supply Chain Chaos
US Port Union, Employers Clinch Deal In Time To Avoid Supply Chain Chaos
"This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf coast ports – making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong," the parties said in a joint statement.The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative deal on a new six-year Master Contract.
國際港口工人協會（ILA）和美國海事聯盟（USMX）已經達成了一項新的六年總合同的初步協議。
Both parties agreed to extend the current contract until the union can consult with its full Wage Scale Committee and schedule a ratification vote, while USMX members ratify the finalized terms.
雙方同意延長當前合同，直到工會能夠與全體工資委員會進行磋商並安排批准投票，同時USMX成員批准最終條款。
The six-year contract, which expired on September 30 last year, was extended until January 15 after a three-day strike.
這份於去年9月30日到期的六年合同在經歷了爲期三天的罷工後，延長至1月15日。
"This agreement protects current ILA jobs and establishes a framework for implementing technologies that will create more jobs while modernizing East and Gulf coast ports – making them safer and more efficient, and creating the capacity they need to keep our supply chains strong," the parties said in a joint statement.
雙方在一份聯合聲明中表示："此協議保護了當前ILA的工作，並建立了一個實施技術的框架，這將創造更多的工作崗位，同時現代化東海岸和墨 Gulf地區的港口，使其更安全、更高效，並創造它們所需的能力，以保持我們的供應鏈強韌。"
This tentative agreement, once approved, will avoid a potential work stoppage set for January 15, 2025, according to a report from Reuters.
根據路透社的報道，這項初步協議一旦獲得批准，將避免計劃於2025年1月15日進行的潛在罷工。
Both sides have hailed it as a mutually beneficial resolution that will not only help workers but also strengthen the American economy as a global marketplace leader.
雙方都稱其爲一個互惠互利的解決方案，不僅將幫助工人，還有助於加強美國經濟，使其成爲全球市場的領導者。
"This is a win-win agreement that creates ILA jobs, supports American consumers and businesses, and keeps the American economy the key hub of the global marketplace."
他說："這是一項雙贏的協議，創造ILA就業機會，支持美國消費者和企業，並保持美國經濟作爲全球市場的關鍵中心。"
The federation further remarked that securing a new contract and preventing further disruptions is crucial to ensuring that retail goods reach consumers on time.
該聯盟進一步表示，確保新的合同並防止進一步的干擾對於確保零售商品及時送達消費者至關重要。
Details of the contract will remain undisclosed for now as the ILA and USMX members review and give their nod for the terms of the agreement.
合同的細節目前將保持不公開，因爲ILA和USMX成員正在審核並批准協議條款。
"We are pleased to see the ILA and USMX come to a final agreement on a new contract, as U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts play a critical role in the retail supply chain," said the National Retail Federation in its statement.
國家零售聯合會在聲明中表示："我們很高興看到ILA和USMX達成新的合同最終協議，因爲美國東海岸和墨 Gulf Coast的港口在零售供應鏈中發揮着關鍵作用。"
In October, a three-day strike by the ILA led to a spike in shipping costs and cargo delays at 36 ports. Longshoremen resumed work after employers agreed to a 62% wage increase over the following six years.
在十月，ILA進行的爲期三天的罷工導致36個港口的交通成本飆升和貨物延誤。長工在僱主同意在接下來的六年內增加62%的工資後恢復工作。
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