25.03.14ILA, USMX Reach 6-Year Agreement

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) officials gathered in North Bergen, New Jersey on Tuesday to formally sign a six-year master contract agreement, securing unprecedented benefits for dockworkers and ensuring labor stability at major U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports through September 2030.

The agreement, which received nearly 99% approval from ILA members in February, delivers a 62% wage increase and comprehensive protections against automation. The contract includes accelerated wage raises for new workers, full container royalty fund returns, enhanced money purchase plan contributions and improvements to the healthcare program. The new terms will be retroactive to Oct. 1, 2024.

Both parties have expressed optimism about their collective futures, with labor peace now guaranteed through 2030. The agreement is being hailed as a new gold standard for dockworker unions globally, balancing workforce protections with industry modernization needs.