SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 13, 2024) Brothers and Sisters, The ILA and USMX came to the table this week, prepared for four days of intensive bargaining to bring us closer to securing a fair contract. For the first day and a half, discussions were productive, and both sides engaged in addressing serious issues. However, late …
Jacksonville honors Charles Spencer, Executive Vice President Emeritus for the ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District In a special proclamation, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan declared September 2, 2024, Labor Day, as Charles Spencer Day in the city to honor his remarkable career, lifelong dedication to civil rights, and his scholarship contributions to over 1,000 …
ILA Working Overtime To Help Victims of Two Recent Destructive Hurricanes In the South; ILA Leaders Load Trucks of Relief Supplies at APM Terminals in New Jersey Bound For North Carolina While ILA’s Red Cross Hurricane Fund Tops $236,000 In Donations NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 16, 2024) Leaders from International Longshoremen’s Association Locals in …
ILA’s Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee To Honor Herbie Hall, Sr.; Vincent S. Cameron; Lovette McGill and John Atkins At Annual Dinner November 2, 2024, In Weehawken, New Jersey NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 15, 2024) At its 11th Annual Fall Dinner slated for Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Envue Hotel in Weehawken, …
We were proud to see our community, friends, and supporters join us at the picket lines from midnight October 1st to October 3rd, 2024 at the Bayport Terminal in Houston, Texas. One of our most passionate supporters was Texas District 147 Representative Jolanda Jones, who came out to voice her unwavering support for the longshoremen. …
From midnight on October 1st to October 3rd, 2024, we stood together on the picket lines, united in a fight for fairness, justice, and the future of our jobs. Our demands were simple yet vital: no automation in our contract and fair wages for the hard work that keeps our ports—and our economy—running smoothly. This …
Dear Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, It has come to my attention that there may be some confusion surrounding the recent agreement reached in our master contract negotiations. I understand that for many of you, this process may feel unfamiliar, and I want to provide some clarity. As has always been the case, the …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 3, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. have reached a tentative agreement on wages and have agreed to extend the Master Contract until January 15, 2025 to return to the bargaining table to negotiate all other outstanding issues. Effective immediately, all current job actions will …
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 October 1. Our demands were clear: protections against automation, and wages and benefits that reflect what we truly deserve. Over the past several days, your solidarity has been nothing …
