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Teamsters at Boston Towing ratify contract after eight-day strike

Teamsters Local 25 members at Boston Towing and Transportation Company ratified a new contract on July 9, 2026, ending their eight-day strike. The agreement includes improved wages, better working conditions, and 100 percent employer-paid union health insurance. The strike's conclusion prevents potential disruptions at Sail Boston, a maritime festival featuring more than 50 large ships and military vessels navigating Boston Harbor.