SAGCD - ILA

The largest maritime union workers in North America

International

, ,

Willie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Shares QR Code For Donations to ILWU Local 142, Maui, Hawaii Devastated By Wildfires; Donations Desperately Needed As ILWU Members Local and Many Homes Destroyed By Fires

ILWU Statement on the Maui Fires The International Longshore and Warehouse Union sends our deepest sympathies and solidarity to our ILWU Local 142 family and all of those impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui. Our International Executive Board was meeting as news of the disaster was reported. The Board responded immediately to a request …

Read moreWillie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Shares QR Code For Donations to ILWU Local 142, Maui, Hawaii Devastated By Wildfires; Donations Desperately Needed As ILWU Members Local and Many Homes Destroyed By Fires
, ,

ILA President Harold Daggett Sends Message of Support to ILWU President Willie Adams; ILWU Hawaiian Members and Families Suffered Losses In Maui Wildfires

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (August 11, 2023) Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) pledged support in a message to Willie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) after learning that ILWU members living and working on the Island of Maui in Hawaii have suffered loses of local headquarters and homes. “The 85,000 members …

Read moreILA President Harold Daggett Sends Message of Support to ILWU President Willie Adams; ILWU Hawaiian Members and Families Suffered Losses In Maui Wildfires
, ,

With Successful ILA Convention Concluded, Coupled With Fourth Circuit Court Victory In Charleston, ILA President Harold Daggett and Union Turn Focus On Negotiations In Position of Strength

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (August 6, 2023) Days after the International Longshoremen’s Association’s 56th Convention ended with the unanimous re-election of International President Harold J. Daggett and his entire slate of ILA Executive Officers, and pledges from dockworker unions from around the world to support the ILA in its campaign to halt job killing automation at …

Read moreWith Successful ILA Convention Concluded, Coupled With Fourth Circuit Court Victory In Charleston, ILA President Harold Daggett and Union Turn Focus On Negotiations In Position of Strength
, , ,

Appeals Court Ruling In Favor of ILA in Leatherman (Charleston, South Carolina) Case: A Major Victory for Longshore Union and A Personal Triumph for ILA President Harold Daggett

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (July 30, 2023) It was a good week for International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold J. Daggett. In the past seven days, he served as Convention Chairman for the ILA’s 56th Quadrennial Convention, was praised by President Joe Biden and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for his leadership, and was unanimously re-elected …

Read moreAppeals Court Ruling In Favor of ILA in Leatherman (Charleston, South Carolina) Case: A Major Victory for Longshore Union and A Personal Triumph for ILA President Harold Daggett
, , ,

ILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY FOUR Highlights

DAY FOUR of the International Longshoremen’s Association consisted of announcing the final reports of the committees, and the election of officers. Harold Daggett was re-elected to a fourth term as President of the International Longshoremen’s Association. Dennis Daggett was re-elected as Executive Vice President of the International Longshoremen’s Association for another term. The ILA leader …

Read moreILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY FOUR Highlights
, , ,

ILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY THREE Highlights

DAY THREE of the ILA International Convention was kicked off with John Daggett, Atlantic Coast District General Vice President, taking the podium. He spoke about human work being replaced by automation and how it’s not good for our union, country or our families. We must fight for every single job and protect our members. Willie …

Read moreILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY THREE Highlights
, , ,

ILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY ONE Highlights

Just a few highlights from DAY ONE of the ILA 56th Quadrennial Convention: President Harold Daggett discussed how we will not let automation, not even semi-automation, take our jobs. He said “The ILA and its members will never lose the battle against automation.” The ILA was heavily applauded by President Daggett, and guest speakers, on …

Read moreILA 56th Quadrennial Convention – DAY ONE Highlights
, ,

As ILWU Canadian President Rob Ashton Announces Dockworkers Strike Beginning Saturday, July 1st, ILA President Harold Daggett Pledges Full Support and Praises Canadian Dockers For Taking Job Action to Fight Automation

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (June 28, 2023) ILA President Harold J. Daggett sent a letter of solidarity and support to ILWU Canadian President Rob Ashton Whose Union Announced a strike beginning Saturday, July 1st, 2023, citing protecting its current and future members from the devastating impacts of Port Automation; erosion of work through “Contracting Out” …

Read moreAs ILWU Canadian President Rob Ashton Announces Dockworkers Strike Beginning Saturday, July 1st, ILA President Harold Daggett Pledges Full Support and Praises Canadian Dockers For Taking Job Action to Fight Automation
, , ,

World-Wide Dockers Solidarity To Be Showcased at ILA’s 56th Quadrennial Convention; ILA Delegates To Gather July 24th-27th At Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (June 27, 2023) – Final preparations are underway as the International Longshoremen’s Association organizes its 56th Quadrennial Convention, to be held July 24th through July 27th, 2023, at the Diplomat Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. The ILA’s Atlantic Coast District will hold its 37th Quadrennial Convention the previous week, July 18 to …

Read moreWorld-Wide Dockers Solidarity To Be Showcased at ILA’s 56th Quadrennial Convention; ILA Delegates To Gather July 24th-27th At Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida
, , ,

ILA Leader Harold Daggett Calling on President Biden To Resolve Thorny Wind Project Battle at Port of New Bedford, MA. Where Building Trade Unions Are Attempting To Do ILA Work

[envira-gallery id=”6609″] NEW BEDFORD, MA. – (May 26, 2023) Harold J. Daggett is contacting President Joe Biden and calling on the Administration to block efforts by the Massachusetts Building Trades Unions from stealing ILA work in the handling of Vineyard Wind’s offshore wind turbines at the Port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The first shipment of …

Read moreILA Leader Harold Daggett Calling on President Biden To Resolve Thorny Wind Project Battle at Port of New Bedford, MA. Where Building Trade Unions Are Attempting To Do ILA Work
, , ,

Registration Now Available On-line for Atlantic Coast District Convention and International Convention Scheduled For July at Diplomat Beach Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (May 5, 2023) Registration for the ILA’s two conventions coming up this summer at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida is now available on-line. Delegates and guests to both the 37th Quadrennial Convention of the Atlantic Coast District, ILA; and the 56th Quadrennial Convention of International Longshoremen’s Association should register …

Read moreRegistration Now Available On-line for Atlantic Coast District Convention and International Convention Scheduled For July at Diplomat Beach Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida