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International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Halts Negotiations with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Amid Automation Disputes

North Bergen, NJ – (June 10, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) today announced the suspension of talks with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This decision arises amidst ongoing negotiations of local agreements under the coast-wide Master Contract, set to expire on September 30, 2024. The ILA canceled …

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Memorial Day Message from Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association

On behalf of my fellow International officers and our 85,000 members, the International Longshoremen’s Association honors and pays tribute on this Memorial Day 2024 to the countless men and women serving in our American Armed Forces, who made the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in protecting our nation. ILA has always also stood for “I …

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SAGCD President Alan A. Robb’s 2024 Memorial Day Letter

Dear Friends: Memorial Day 2024 allows us to honor and remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice fighting to preserve our freedom and democratic life. This Memorial Day we hear calls for “retribution” from some politicians. There are those that oppose our support of Ukraine in their battle against the Russian dictator’s aggression. Surprisingly, many …

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International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Expect Master Contract Talks To Begin Following May 17th Deadline For Local Port Negotiations To Likely Conclude; Both Sides Committed To Reach New Agreement Before Current Pact Expires September 30, 2024

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (May 13, 2024) – The leaders of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) announced today that they expect Master Contract negotiations will begin following the likely completion of local contract bargaining this week at all Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports. “We are confident that with tentative …

Read moreInternational Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) Expect Master Contract Talks To Begin Following May 17th Deadline For Local Port Negotiations To Likely Conclude; Both Sides Committed To Reach New Agreement Before Current Pact Expires September 30, 2024
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ILA Acknowledged As Major Contributor To A. Philip Randolph Statue, Unveiled Today at Newark’s Penn Station

[envira-gallery id=”7176″] NEWARK, NJ – (April 15, 2024) A stunning statue of A. Philip Randolph, a legendary champion of America’s Civil Rights and Labor Rights, was unveiled on Monday afternoon, April 15th, 2024, at ceremonies outside the entrance of Newark’s Penn Station. ILA Executive Officers Stephen Knott, Secretary-Treasurer; Dennis A. Daggett, Executive Vice President and …

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ILA Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett Provides Baltimore ILA Update

SATURDAY, April 6, 2024 – We’ve noticed numerous inquiries regarding financial relief for our Baltimore members. After consulting with ILA VP Scott Cowan and under President Harold Daggett’s direction, we’re providing an update: Substantial efforts have been underway behind the scenes. President Daggett and I have been collaborating with USMX to disburse funds for our …

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Worldwide Dockers Community Expresses Support and Solidarity to ILA Members in the Port of Baltimore Severely Impacted by Key Bridge Collapse; ILA President Harold Daggett Reaches Out to White House and Maryland Governor For Aid To Baltimore ILA Longshore Workers

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (March 28, 2024) World-wide dockworker unions have offered their support and solidarity to the more than 3,000 ILA longshore workers at the Port of Baltimore who face a sudden and unexpected challenge in the wake of the collapse of the Key Bridge earlier this week. From Willie Adams, President of the …

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Statement By Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association On the Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge In the Port of Baltimore

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (March 26, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association extends prayers to those impacted by the collapse this morning of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Port of Baltimore. “Our 85,000 members of the ILA send our collective prayers to our Sister and Brother ILA members in the Port of Baltimore and all …

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2nd ILA Biennial Women’s Maritime Conference to Promote Unity and Equality; ILA’s Women on the Waterfront Gather in Savannah, Georgia, This Week for the Biennial ILA Women’s Maritime Conference, Hosted by ILA Southeastern Dock & Marine Council

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The second Biennial Women’s Maritime Conference is scheduled in Savannah, Georgia, from February 29 to March 3, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. This biennial event was created to celebrate the rise of women in the Longshore Maritime industry. This event celebrates the importance of women in the craft through technology …

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SAGCD President Alan A. Robb’s 2024 Message Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dear Friends: The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was born January 15, 1929. This year we honor him on his actual 95th birthday. Of course, we know his life was cut short by a racist assassin in 1964 while he was fighting for the rights of sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. Reverend King understood the …

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ILA and Its President Harold Daggett Enjoy Banner Year in 2023

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (December 31, 2023) ILA President Harold Daggett elevated his union to international prominence in 2023 bringing together Dockworker Union Leaders from around the world to his International Convention in July; creating an International Maritime Alliance to band all dockers unions together to fight against the onslaught of job-destroying automation; and positioned …

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SAGCD President Alan A. Robb’s 2024 New Year’s Letter

Dear Friends:   Happy New Year! A successful 2023 included the reelection of our dynamic leader, President, Harold J. Daggett; many ILA ports with record cargo volumes handled by our ILA workforce; international solidarity; and many other positive events. Our productive 2023 was a result of your hard work and dedication, and for that you …

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