(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a stunning victory for American workers and President-elect Donald Trump, longshoremen have secured a deal that protects jobs from automation while modernizing American ports.
Reached just days before Trump’s inauguration, this agreement proves once again that the president-elect’s America First policies are already yielding results for hardworking Americans.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance have hammered out a tentative six-year contract.
They averted a potentially devastating strike that could have crippled East and Gulf Coast ports.
With a January 15 deadline, this deal is a testament to the power of negotiation and the importance of putting American workers first.
Trump, a staunch defender of American jobs, has been a vocal supporter of the longshoremen throughout this process.
“The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt and harm it causes for American workers, in this case, our Longshoremen,” Trump stated.
ILA President Harold J. Daggett praised Trump in response to his efforts. ”You have proven yourself to be one of the best friends of working men and women in the United States,” Daggett said.
As of now, the full details of the agreement remain secret until union members can review and approve it.
Still, sources indicate that the deal strikes a delicate balance between modernization and job protection.
The contract allows East and Gulf Coast ports to introduce new technologies while protecting existing jobs and creating new opportunities for American workers.
This agreement comes on the heels of a three-day strike in October, which was suspended after workers secured a 62% pay increase over six years.
One of the most heated issues addressed in the new contract is the use of semi-automated cranes.
“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,” the ILA and USMX said in a joint statement.
“These measures make operations safer, more efficient, and ready to meet growing demand,” they continued.
By balancing modernization with job protection, the agreement ensures that ports will remain competitive in the global marketplace while still providing good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans.
As we prepare for Trump’s inauguration, this agreement serves as a powerful reminder of the positive changes that are already taking place across the nation.
With Trump at the helm, American workers can look forward to more victories and a renewed focus on putting America First in all economic dealings.
As the nation enters this new era of prosperity, the tide is clearly turning in favor of the forgotten men and women who form the backbone of the American economy.
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