The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has reached a tentative deal with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, preventing another strike. ILA members suspended a three-day strike in October after agreeing to a 62% pay increase over six years, but the deal was on the condition of reaching an agreement on automation before Jan. 15.

The International Longshoremen's Association reached an agreement Wednesday on a new master labor contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, averting a strike at U.S. east coast and gulf coast ports.

The International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance announced an agreement on a new six-year contract. The agreement heads off the possibility of a port strike on the East and Gulf Coast ports.