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Solidarity, Defense of Dockworkers and Growth Focus of IDC General Meeting International Dockworkers Council (IDC) 9th General Assembly in New Orleans Declared An Overwhelming Success

Dockworkers Conclude Powerful Two-Day Assembly Pledging Solidarity and Renewed Energy To Grow Dockers Union Movement Globally IDC – New Orleans, USA (June – 2022). Leaders of Dockworker Unions representing over 130,000 longshore workers in more 50 countries worldwide as members in the powerful International Dockworkers Council (IDC), concluded the 9th IDC General Assembly last week …

Read moreSolidarity, Defense of Dockworkers and Growth Focus of IDC General Meeting International Dockworkers Council (IDC) 9th General Assembly in New Orleans Declared An Overwhelming Success
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ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s 2022 Memorial Day Message

Dear Friends: This 2022 Memorial Day, as we recall those who fought for our democratic ideals and survival of freedom, we can’t help but look at the tragedy happening in Ukraine. Russia and it’s President are attempting to destroy a sovereign independent democratic country and the citizens that live there. President Daggett and the ILA …

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International Dockworkers Council (IDC) Concludes Historic Two-Day 9th IDC General Assembly in New Orleans With Unanimous Reelection of Dennis A. Daggett As IDC General Coordinator

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – (May 26, 2022) The International Dockworkers’ Council concluded its 9th IDC General Assembly here today in New Orleans, Louisiana, with the unanimous reelection of International Longshoremen’s Association Leader Dennis A. Daggett as IDC General Coordinator. “I get to continue serving my two professional passions: the ILA and the IDC,” said Brother …

Read moreInternational Dockworkers Council (IDC) Concludes Historic Two-Day 9th IDC General Assembly in New Orleans With Unanimous Reelection of Dennis A. Daggett As IDC General Coordinator
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Nearly Two Months Ago, ILA President Harold J. Daggett Called on Biden Administration to Ban Russian Ships and Cargo from U.S. Ports –Today, President Biden Finally Took the Right Action

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (April 21, 2022) ILA President Harold J. Daggett and the ILA applauded the action taken earlier today when U.S. President Joe Biden announced that the United States was banning Russian-affiliated ships from American ports. “We asked that this boycott of Russian ships and cargo be put into place nearly two months …

Read moreNearly Two Months Ago, ILA President Harold J. Daggett Called on Biden Administration to Ban Russian Ships and Cargo from U.S. Ports –Today, President Biden Finally Took the Right Action
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Port of Miami Announces Plans For Workers’ Memorial Day

Workers, Labor Leaders and Community Members to Honor Florida Workers Who Lost Their Lives on the Job Florida’s Working Families are Speaking Up and Calling for Critical Workplace Protections Miami, Florida – On Thursday, April 28, local workers, union leaders and community allies will gather at Port Miami at a Memorial Service to mark Workers …

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ILA President Harold J. Daggett Tells ILWU Leader Willie Adams: “You Go To the Negotiating Table With the Full Support and Backing of The Sisters and Brothers of the ILA”

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (March 26, 2022). Harold J. Daggett, the President of the International Longshoremen’s Association told his counterpart, Willie Adams, the President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) that he and his members can rely on the “full support of the ILA” as they enter into negotiations this Spring with Pacific Maritime …

Read moreILA President Harold J. Daggett Tells ILWU Leader Willie Adams: “You Go To the Negotiating Table With the Full Support and Backing of The Sisters and Brothers of the ILA”
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ILA Longshore Workers and Dockers From Around The World Angered By Reports That Murderous Putin Is Bombing Ukraine’s Major Port City of Mariupol; Ukraine Vows To Hold Firm

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (March 21, 2022) The New York Times this morning reports that “Russian forces broadened their bombardment of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Sunday,” a major port city in Ukraine. The worldwide family of dockers, who have continued to send messages of solidarity to their Sister and Brother Ukrainian Dockers. “The …

Read moreILA Longshore Workers and Dockers From Around The World Angered By Reports That Murderous Putin Is Bombing Ukraine’s Major Port City of Mariupol; Ukraine Vows To Hold Firm
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ILA Successful In White House Request for U.S. Boycott of Russian Shipments; President Joe Biden Issues Sweeping Executive Order Banning Russian Imports and Exports

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (March 11, 2022) The ILA tonight applauded the Biden Administration for the Executive Order the President signed today boycotting Russian exports and imports that are handled at ILA ports. While President Biden’s Executive Order announced prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investments with respect to continued Russian Federation Aggression, the order …

Read moreILA Successful In White House Request for U.S. Boycott of Russian Shipments; President Joe Biden Issues Sweeping Executive Order Banning Russian Imports and Exports
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ILA’s Women on the Waterfront Gather in Jacksonville, Florida This Week For Inaugural ILA Women’s Maritime Conference, Hosted by ILA Southeastern Dock & Marine Council

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (March 2, 2022) Hundreds of ILA women longshore workers and officers will gather in Jacksonville, Florida this week as the Southeastern Dock & Marine Council, ILA hosts the inaugural ILA Women’s Conference, “to salute ILA women workers who have helped build the maritime industry across the country,” according to the organizers …

Read moreILA’s Women on the Waterfront Gather in Jacksonville, Florida This Week For Inaugural ILA Women’s Maritime Conference, Hosted by ILA Southeastern Dock & Marine Council
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Statement by Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association On Russia’s Attack of Ukraine

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (February 25, 2022) The International Longshoremen’s Association stands in unity with the brave citizens of Ukraine and condemns Russia for its unprovoked attack and invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s aggressive and shameful actions are a violation of international law and have brought unnecessary violence, destruction, and hardship, and death to innocent Ukraine …

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ILA Leadership Visits Port Houston and Local 24

[envira-gallery id=”5993″] Yesterday, ILA leadership, consisting of Dennis Daggett, ILA International Executive Vice President; Kenny Oelkers, ILA National Port of Discovery Director and ILA Education Director; and Alan Robb, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President, toured Port Houston and saw the Neopanamax electric cranes at the Bayport Container Terminal, which were delivered last week.  …

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First look at Port Houston’s three new Neopanamax electric cranes for the Bayport Container Terminal

[envira-gallery id=”5979″] The three new $35 million ship-to-shore cranes are expected to be operational in the summer of 2022 and will be the tallest to date for Port Houston, standing at 158 feet (48 meters) under the spreader and will be capable of handling 18,000 TEU-sized container ships. The three cranes will bring Port Houston’s …

Read moreFirst look at Port Houston’s three new Neopanamax electric cranes for the Bayport Container Terminal