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Dockworker Strike Suspended, Harris' October Surprises, Tyre Nichols Case

2024/10/4
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Dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts ended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement that includes a 62% raise over six years. The agreement addresses the crucial issue of wages, reflecting the significant profits earned by ocean carriers during the pandemic. However, the question of automation and job security remains unresolved and will be subject to further negotiations.
  • Dockworkers secured a 62% raise over six years.
  • Ocean carriers saw profits increase by as much as 800% during the pandemic.
  • The issue of automation in ports remains unresolved.

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The strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts is suspended, after the two sides reached a tentative agreement on wages. The Harris campaign tries to show it's on top of October surprises. A federal jury in Memphis convicts three ex-police officers in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.*Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter).Today's episode of Up First was edited by Pallavi Gogoi, Russell Lewis, Roberta Rampton, Ally Schweitzer and Alice Woelfe. It was produced by Iman Ma'ani, Paige Waterhouse, Nia Dumas and Ana Perez. We get engineering support from Robert Rodriguez and our technical director is Zac Coleman.*Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)