HOUSTON — The union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.

Workers were expected to return to work Friday.

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                    </figure><p>HOUSTON — The union representing striking U.S. dockworkers has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FILAUnion%2Fposts%2Fpfbid09yphJDe2LCn4Be71qibtsJ6cmiaZP8rp9WW613EZHTCKFLSASZW1SnsvDiyQLUF8l&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="512" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div><p>Workers were expected to return to work Friday.</p>

Port strike ends: Workers agree to tentative deal on wages, contract extension