SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
Dear Sister and Brother ILA Members, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your hard work, loyalty, and dedication to the International Longshoremen’s Association, are the backbone of everything we achieve together. Your work has real value —day in and day …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 25, 2024) Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), praised incoming President Donald J. Trump’s nomination of Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer for U.S. Secretary of Labor. In a letter sent to President-elect Trump over the weekend, ILA President Daggett wrote: “On behalf of the 85,000-member ILA, I want to …
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share as members of this great union. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. It’s also a moment to pause and appreciate …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (November 21, 2024) Paddy Crumlin, in his dual roles as National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) and International President of the 18-million-member International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), offered strong and steadfast support to the International Longshoremen’s Association in the fight against automation. “The automation agenda being pushed by …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 15, 2024) Less than 48 hours after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) broke off talks with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) when management introduced their intent to implement semi-automation into their proposal that was in direct contradiction to their opening statement that full or semi-automation would not be on the table, …
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our entire membership for your incredible support and unwavering solidarity. Together, we’re standing up to USMX and the shipping lines, who are pushing automation and new technology that threaten our jobs and the livelihoods of working people. We believe firmly that machines should not replace hard-working men …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 13, 2024) Brothers and Sisters, The ILA and USMX came to the table this week, prepared for four days of intensive bargaining to bring us closer to securing a fair contract. For the first day and a half, discussions were productive, and both sides engaged in addressing serious issues. However, late …
