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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee – OSH Circular – 2023-07 – On-The-Job Heat Stress

As the Summer months approach, the ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee (JSC) publishes its annual heat stress reminder to our labor and management constituents and reminds all our colleagues that the most effective ways to combat excessive workplace heat remain: Got an OSH-related question? Write to the JSC at: [email protected] Working Together For The Benefit Of …

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2023 Fourth of July Letter from ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb

Dear Friends, Last month, as we celebrated Juneteenth, I stressed the divisive issues we face today.  So, as we honor our nation and our independence this July 4th, we must remain vigilant of the meaning of our democracy.  However, you celebrate this holiday, please keep in mind democracy’s fragility and promise yourself to fight those …

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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
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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
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ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s 2023 Juneteenth Message

Dear Friends: 158 years ago, in Galveston June 19, 1865, word came to Texas slaves they had been freed by President Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863, two- and one-half years earlier. You must wonder whether President Lincoln’s magnificent Emancipation Proclamation would have withstood litigation from today’s Republican Party. Recall, Lincoln was a Republican! Clearly, the …

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ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee – OSH Circular – 2023-06 – Hurricane Season Begins!

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June through November, and each year the ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee is persistent in reminding our labor and management constituents about the importance of being informed and prepared to handle the necessities that may arise as a consequence. This year is no exception ….. The United States Coast Guard, …

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