SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
Dear Friends: It is hard to believe we are now in the 2022 Holiday Season with our Thanksgiving celebration. As we pause to reflect on these past crazy years, we count our blessings. We are so thankful for so much, but we must still mourn for those we have lost. Our future is bright as …
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 …
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the ILA: As is obvious wherever we turn, this Country is in the midst of election campaign season. You have heard me state repeatedly, this year’s election will be historical, one way or another. While the most labor friendly, union friendly, worker friendly President of the United States, Joe Biden, …
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, …
JERSEY CITY, NJ – (October 12, 2022) The Waterfront Alliance paid tribute to ILA longshore workers and shippers at reception in Jersey City, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 12th, honoring leaders of the two organizations that were instrumental in keeping cargo moving and commerce flowing throughout the almost three-years Covid pandemic. Stephen Knott, Secretary-Treasurer, International …
[envira-gallery id=”6265″] NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 2, 2022) Yankee slugger Aaron Judge did not his historic 62nd home run of the season, but the more than one thousand ILA members, family, and friends who joined International President Harold J. Daggett on Friday night at a packed Yankee Stadium in the Bronx felt the evening …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (September 21, 2022) The Waterfront Alliance of New York Harbor will honor Stephen Knott, Secretary-Treasurer of the International Longshoremen’s Association and John Nardi, President of the Shipping Association of New York and New Jersey, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 with the “2022 Heroes of the Harbor” Award for their contributions and …
To My ILA Sisters and Brothers: As we celebrate Labor Day 2022, our national workers’ day of recognition, I want to salute the workers of the International Longshoremen’s Association. I am so proud to lead this powerful organization and applaud you for your continued dedication to your craft; your commitment to your ILA Locals, and …
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the ILA: This Labor Day, I come before you humbled and honored by your confidence in me and our South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District team with our re-election about a month ago. I hope to continue striving forward with you. The one thing I have learned about the ILA …
