Economic Darkspot E Finally Brightens
A tentative settlement to the West Coast dock strike could end the longest port walkout in US history. The accord would require ratification by 15,000 longshoremen and include a guaranteed annual wage and a resolution of a jurisdictional dispute over containerized cargo. Wages rise to $5.00 an hour in year one and 0.40 more in year two, with the contract through July 1, 1973.