Deal in Dock Dispute Dockworkers and cargo carriers agree on union jurisdiction over cargo-tracking jobs -- a central issue in a dispute that closed 29 West Coast ports for 10 days this fall and has slowed delivery of holiday goods. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

Deal Cut in West Coast Dock Dispute

Deal Cut in West Coast Dock Dispute

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Dockworkers and cargo carriers agree on union jurisdiction over cargo-tracking jobs — a central issue in a dispute that closed 29 West Coast ports for 10 days this fall and has slowed delivery of holiday goods. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

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