Millionaire Union Boss Gets Short-Term Win in Costly Ports Clash.

Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader for the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has secured a tentative agreement for a 61.5% wage increase over six years after just three days of a strike that disrupted major ports along the East and Gulf coasts. The strike highlighted the power of dockworkers to impact the US economy and brought attention to the looming threat of automation in the industry. Daggett, who has faced allegations of ties to organized crime in the past, is known for his strong stance against automation and his high salary, which is nearly $1 million annually. The ILA's endorsement of President Joe Biden in 2020 has made union support an important factor in the upcoming presidential election. Daggett's influence within the ILA allows him significant power over labor negotiations, and he has instructed workers to remain on strike until their demands are met. [Extracted from the article]