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Follow all OSHA regulations that apply to lifting gear supplied by vessels. In example: 1918.51(a) The safe working load specified in the cargo gear certification papers or marked on the booms shall not be exceeded. Any limitations imposed by the certificating authority shall be followed. 1918.51(b) All components of cargo handling gear, including tent gantlines …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (February 1, 2023) The leader of the Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Committee of the International Longshoremen’s Association said the death of Tyre Nichols, allegedly at the hands of Memphis , Tennessee police, demonstrates the need for the United States to redouble its effort at guaranteeing basic human rights for all …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (January 10, 2023) The leadership of the world-wide International Dockworkers’ Council (IDC) sent a 2023 New Year’s message to ILA International President Harold J. Daggett, pledging the support of the IDC and its 140,000 global dockworker members to help “safeguard the future of the ILA dockworkers and their families.” In a …
Dear Industry Colleagues, Please find the subject OSH Circular below. In it, the Joint Safety Committee (JSC) provides needed emphasis regarding the use of seatbelts/restraints during the operation of vehicular equipment. ILA~USMX OSH Circulars like this one are always distributed to ILA International offices; to the offices of USMX, to all USMX port associations; to …
My ILA Family: I extend to you my warmest and best wishes for a joyful Holiday Season and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity for all. My Executive Officers join me in wishing a Merry Christmas to you and your families. May the Blessings of the Season fill your households and your …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (December 22, 2022). In a major victory yesterday that benefits the ILA and validates ILA President Harold Daggett’s argument that all new work at ILA ports must go to the ILA, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) sided with the ILA against USMX in a case involving a newly built terminal …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (December 15, 2022) – The International Longshoremen’s Association will be returning to the Diplomat Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida for the Union’s Fifty-Sixth Quadrennial Convention in July 2023 with sessions held Monday, July 24, 2023, through Thursday, July 27, 2023. Convention delegates and guests will register on Saturday and Sunday, July 22 …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 30, 2022) The International Longshoremen’s Association stands in full solidarity with America’s rail unions and calls on the United States Senate and President Biden to follow today’s House action granting sick leave to rail workers. “Today, the House approved a resolution that would give rail workers seven paid sick days per …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 3, 2022) ILA President Harold J. Daggett used the stage of 2022 Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award, attended by almost a thousand shipping executives, maritime employers, longshore labor, port authorities and military, to announce that the International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Association (USMX) will step up informal talks …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (November 2, 2022) Three ILA Leaders and the President of Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey will be honored this Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Ninth Annual International Longshoremen’s Association Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee Award Dinner to be held at the Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel in …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 27, 2022) The leader of the International Longshoremen’s Association will receive the maritime industry’s top award this Friday at a black-tie dinner in New York City. Harold J. Daggett, President of the 75,000-member ILA, will be presented the Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award by United Seamen’s Service at their …
MIAMI, FL. – (October 20, 2022) Hydi Webb, Port Director and CEO, Port of Miami, Florida welcomed a delegation of ILA officials to her port on Thursday, continuing to build on the strong relationship the union and the port have enjoyed for decades. Webb was named Miami Port Director early in 2022, replacing Juan Kuryla, …
