West Coast Dockworkers Ratify New Contract, Bringing Stability and Expected Volume Increases to Ports

West Coast dockworkers ratified a 6-year contract covering 22,000 workers at 29 ports from Los Angeles to Seattle.
Details of the agreement have not been publicly released.
Some shipping companies had diverted freight during negotiations, decreasing cargo volume at West Coast ports.
The ratified contract is expected to increase stability and volume at West Coast ports, benefiting businesses and employees.
The contract is anticipated to resolve labor issues and increase efficiency at major Pacific ports.