Dockworkers seek wage increase ‘commensurate’ with corporate profits

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The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said dockworkers deserve wage hikes in line with the “billions of dollars” in recent financial results from ocean carriers.

The call for higher wages comes after the ILA canceled master contract talks on Tuesday with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) after accusing APM Terminals and Maersk of using automated technology at ports across the country, the ILA said. 

“USMX member-company’s profits are enormous, amounting to billions of...

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