Congressional Labor Caucus “Stands in Solidarity with ILA Workers In Their Fight For A Fair Contract

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (October 2, 2024) The Congressional Labor Caucus in Washington announced its full support and solidarity with the 85,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association and their strike at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports against United States Maritime Alliance.

“We stand in solidarity with the ILA workers in their fight for a fair contract with USMX,” the Congressional Labor Caucus wrote in a statement. “ We’ve seen unions secure historic contracts for workers across the country in recent years, and now ILA workers — who kept our economy moving throughout the pandemic — are fighting for their share of the profits they helped create.”

Reps. Donal Norcross (D-NJ, Mark Pocan (D-WI, Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Steven Horsford (D-NV) are all c—chairs of the Labor Caucus.

“Contract negotiations can be difficult at times, but collective bargaining is the best way for workers and employers to come to a fair agreement,” the committee said. “We encourage all parties to remain at the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith to reach a fair contract that reflects the success of the companies.”