US dock workers end strike after 3 days, reach agreement to boost wages by 62%

Longshore workers in the U.S. end a major work stoppage with a new agreement including a 62% wage hike over six years, raising hourly wages to $63. The strike, affecting 45,000 workers, halted operations at 36 ports and caused significant supply disruptions. The contract extends until January 2025 to address remaining issues.