During the strike, the U.S. supply chain was already feeling the impact, with thousands of containers misrouted and billions of dollars in goods stranded offshore due to port closures. Shipping costs began to rise as a result.
This strike marked the first action by the ILA since 1977 and impacted 14 different ports, with approximately 50,000 of the union's 85,000 members participating. ILA President Harold Daggett stated earlier in the week that the union was seeking a $5 per hour wage increase for each year of the proposed six-year contract.
Under the tentative agreement, wages for ILA members will increase by 61.5% over six years. However, negotiations regarding port automation are still ongoing, which means the potential for a strike could reemerge as the January deadline approaches.