ILA Donates $100k To Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts As It Launches Fund Raising Campaign With Its Locals

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (October 2, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association today announced that it is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross “Hurricane Helene Relief” fund and is asking its locals join in this fundraising campaign.

“Recent hurricanes have caused significant devastation, affecting countless families and communities along our coastlines,” ILA President Harold Daggett wrote in a letter to the union’s 85,000 members. “In times like these, it is crucial that we come together to support those who need it the most. With this in mind, we are reaching out to ask for your assistance in contributing to hurricane relief efforts.”

The ILA is hoping to grow its initial $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross. The ILA leader acknowledged that the union conducts this fundraising appeal while its members are in the second day of a coastwide strike, affecting all ports from Maine To Texas.

“We know the timing is difficult, and many of you are already making sacrifices in our fight for a fair contract,” President Daggett noted. “However, if your Local is in a position to provide a donation, no matter how small, it will make a meaningful difference to those affected by these natural disasters.”

Those wishing to donate can make checks payable to “American Red Cross” and in the memo section add “Hurricane Helene Relief” and checks can be mailed to ILA, 5000 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ. 07047.

“Thank you for your continued strength and unity during this critical time,” the ILA leader, Harold Daggett said.