The International Longshoremen’s Association has announced the end of its port strike.
The end of the strike was confirmed by ILA Local 1422 President Charles Brave to Live 5 News. According to sources speaking with CNN and the Associated Press, the contract that expired last week will be extended until Jan. 15 to allow for further negotiations.
Over 45,000 port workers, who cover 36 ports along the East and Gulf coasts, began their strike on Tuesday. The ports covered by the strikers are responsible for significant parts of the United States supply chain, leading to fears of a supply chain nightmare before the holidays.
If it had continued, the strike would have threatened to raise prices on bananas, toys, seafood, cars, chocolate, and alcohol, among other products.
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