West Coast Dockworkers Secure 6-Year Labor Contract

Dockworkers on the U.S. West Coast have ratified a new six-year labor contract with port employers represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The agreement, retroactive from July 1, 2022, covers workers at all 29 West Coast ports and includes job protection, improved wages, pensions, and safety measures for approximately 20,000 workers. The contract, approved by both the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and PMA, brings an end to over a year of uncertainty and ensures the continued efficiency and competitiveness of West Coast ports.