Joint Statement Regarding Master Contract

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 3, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a te...
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Victory Through Solidarity

Brothers and Sisters of the ILA, It is with immense pride that I address you today, following the tentative resolution of the strike we initiated on O...
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Houston City Controller Chris Hollins Stands in Support of ILA Strike

We are honored to have the backing of Houston City Controller Chris Hollins as we continue our strike in pursuit of fair wages, benefits, and against ...
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Congressional Labor Caucus “Stands in Solidarity with ILA Workers In Their Fight For A Fair Contract

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (October 2, 2024) The Congressional Labor Caucus in Washington announced its full support and solidarity with the 85,000 members of t...
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Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su Says Giant Shipping Magnates Should Share Their Economic Success With ILA Longshore Workers

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 2, 2024). Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su said in a statement released yesterday calling for parties to get back t...
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ILA President Harold J. Daggett Rallies Members in Port Newark/Elizabeth Strike Demanding Wage Increases and No Automation

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (October 1, 2024) At the stroke of midnight on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) President H...
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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 Cro...
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ILA Shuts Down All Ports On Atlantic and Gulf Coast On Oct 1st, As Strike Begins Against USMX

NORTH BERGEN, NJ. (October 1, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association shut down all ports from Maine to Texas at 12:01am on Tuesday, Octo...
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ILA Responds To USMX’s Statement That Distorts the Facts and Misleads the Public

NORTH BERGEN, NJ. – (October 1, 2024) USMX’s recent press release is another attempt to distort the facts and mislead the public. The ILA has rej...
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ILA Update – Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 am

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (September 30, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) reports that United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) con...
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ILA Update – Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 12 noon

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. – (September 29, 2024) With 36 hours to go before the end of the ILA-USMX contract tomorrow evening, the 85,000 members of the In...
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USMX Continues Its Weak Publicity Campaign Against ILA With “Unfair Labor Practices” Suit; ILA Says Foreign Shipping Companies Exploiting American Longshoremen For Big Profits They Export Overseas Is An Unfair Labor Practice

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (September 26, 2024) Continuing its weak publicity campaign designed to fool the American public that they care for the longshore wor...
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