The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are in contract negotiations, with the current extension expiring January 15, 2025. This market resolves YES if ILA workers begin a strike at any East or Gulf Coast ports on or before February 1st, 2025, and NO if no strike occurs by then.

Resolution source: Major news outlets including Reuters, AP, or official ILA announcements.