The ILA and USMX have signed a master contract extension, valid until September 30, 2030. A joint statement from the two organizations described the agreement as a "win-win" for both the ILA and USMX.

On March 11, local time, leaders of the ILA and USMX formally signed the extension of their master contract, which will take effect on October 1, 2024, and last until September 30, 2030. According to the agreement, union members will receive a 62% wage increase during the contract period and enjoy job protections related to automation technology. The agreement covers 24,000 container-handling employees across 14 ports from Texas to Massachusetts.

For ILA International President Harold Daggett, this new agreement marks the third successful six-year contract he has orchestrated as the union's chief negotiator. For the tens of thousands of ILA members covered by the new master contract, this is the best package to date.

ILA President Daggett said, "I am proud to have reached this new agreement for ILA members with the help of the ILA Wage Scale Committee. We achieved a record 62% wage increase; full protection against automation; accelerated wage progression for new workers; full return of container royalty payments to the ILA; the best healthcare plan under our MILA National Health Care Plan, fully protecting our ILA members and their families, and contributing to the Money Purchase Plan."

He added, "I am deeply grateful to the USMX for negotiating this new agreement, recognizing the contributions ILA members have made to building this industry and helping it grow and thrive. I am proud of my ILA members, who withstood a three-day strike in October 2024 and remained strong and united, helping to achieve this landmark agreement."

"This agreement has received unanimous support from USMX members and further advances our mission to create modern and safe working conditions across the industry, while continuing our commitment to strengthening a robust and efficient supply chain to ensure American companies can access global markets," said Paul De Maria, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Negotiator of USMX.

The ILA and USMX are optimistic about labor peace for the next six years.