Dock Worker Strike Suspended

DETROIT - The Associated Press reports the union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dock workers at the East and Gulf ports have reached a deal to suspend the three day strike, until January 15th, which could provide time to negotiate a new contract!   

     The Union is to resume work immediately.  The union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies also reached a tentative agreement on wage increases but no details were given, according to a joint statement from the ports and union on Thursday Night.

The Union members would have to ratify the proposal if this were to be a final contract.