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The largest maritime union workers in North America
To All ILA Workers, We know there has been a lot of anxiety about returning to work at Bayport and Barbours Cut following the situation with the ILA worker who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to assure you that we took every measure necessary to ensure the safety of resuming operations based on …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ. (March 22, 2020). – The leadership of the International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO has been working tirelessly throughout the weekend trying to establish Coronavirus (COV-19) testing at waterfront facilities and hiring halls to best protect ILA members. Their appeals to the leadership at Governor’s Offices in many States is met by the same …
March 22, 2020 My Fellow ILA Members: On this Sunday, March 22, 2020, many of us are gripped with uncertainty over this Coronavirus crisis, an international pandemic none of us ever imaged we would see in our lifetimes. Under normal circumstances, we would be attending religious services today, but this crisis – with the new …
Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. Certain critical infrastructure industries have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations. This guidance and accompanying list are intended to support State, Local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential …
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, it has always been our core value to protect the quality of life of our workers and the communities in which they live. We are on the front line of the waterfront and we take this responsibility seriously. The South …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (March 19, 2020) – Longshore workers who are members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the waterfront community are America’s newest heroes as they keep our nation’s docks open while delivering critical cargo during this unprecedented crisis, according to the leaders of the ILA and United States Maritime Alliance. ILA members …
Effective Immediately. Dispatch processes and procedures should be modified where possible as follows: If you ARE NOT seeking work, please DO NOT come to the Union Hall or Hiring Center. Communicate with your Local or hiring agents by phone, email, or text only. If you ARE seeking work, please spend as little time as possible …
We are sharing pertinent information regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the hopes to promote understanding and vigilance with our members. We are not health care providers; we cannot provide healthcare guidance but we are disseminating information from the CDC regarding how to best protect ourselves from spreading this virus any further. We are sharing below, …
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Take these steps to protect yourself and your family.The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (March 10, 2020) At the direction of David F. Adam, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd., and Harold J. Daggett, International President, International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO, the ILA-USMX Joint Safety Committee issued new safety guidelines to protect ILA members and employers against potential risks posed by Coronavirus-infected …
Today, the International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO mourns the tragic death of John Tyler, 40, a member of ILA Local 24 in Houston, Texas. Brother Tyler was killed on Friday at 4:13 am as he was working the container ship, Maersk Detroit at Houston’s Bayport Terminal. An ILA veteran of 10 years, Brother Tyler was a …
November 8, 1900 – was a monumental day in ILA history. One hundred and nineteen years ago today, Teddy Gleason was born on Charles Street in Lower Manhattan. The oldest of 10 children, this incredible man would be working on the docks on Manhattan at age 16, blackballed by the industry because of his union …
