After months of tense negotiations which led to slowdowns and port disruptions, the union which represents thousands of West Coast dockworkers has reached a tentative deal with their employers on a new labor agreement.
— including the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland — experienced shutdowns due to work disruptions as talks dragged on.PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images
"Above all I congratulate the port workers, who have served heroically through the pandemic and the countless challenges it brought, and will finally get the pay, benefits, and quality of life they deserve," Mr. Biden said.
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