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East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal
East Coast Ports Dodge Shutdown As Dockworkers Reach Tentative Six-Year Deal Dockworkers and port companies have come to a tentative agreement on a new six-year deal, avoiding another work stoppage that would cause major shipping disruptions along the East Coast. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced the tentative agreement in a joint news release at night on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The deal aimed to avoid another potential strike on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The ILA and USMX agreed to extend the current master contract until ILA representatives can convene for a ratification vote and USMX members can final…

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by Chris Spiker
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Sheetz Announces Permanent Minimum Wage Increases For All Employees, Including New Hires Sheetz Announces Permanent Minimum Wage Increases For All Employees, Including New Hires
Sheetz Announces Permanent Minimum Wage Increases For All Employees, Including New Hires Sheetz, the family-owed convenience store chain, has announced wage increases at all of its locations for all employees--including new hires. The convenience chain--with 621 stores across the Mid-Atlantic-- announced a $2/hour wage increase for all of its 18,000 store employees to permanently go into effect on May 21. This increase equates to a $50 million annual investment and comes on the heels of the company’s $28.5 million investment in store employee wages announced in February. In addition, Sheetz also announced a $12 million investment in a summer stimulus program which will provid…

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by Jillian Pikora