Cowan explained that the union has accepted an offer that would increase wages by 61.5% over the new six-year contract, along with additional protective measures.
Dozens of ships have been anchored off major trade hubs due to the three-day work stoppage, and the cargo backlog is expected to take 12 days to clear.
President Biden praised the union workers and port operators for their collaborative effort in reopening the ports amid the urgency linked to hurricane recovery efforts.
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