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ILA Ratifies Six-Year Master Contract with Nearly 99% Approval: Record Wage Increases, Automation Protections Until 2030

Rank-and-File Members of International Longshoremen’s Association At Atlantic and Gulf Coast Ports Overwhelmingly Ratify Provisions of New Six-Year Master Contract With United States Maritime Alliance With Nearly 99 Percent Voting In Favor; Landmark Agreement Includes Record Wage Increases, Protections Against Automation and Will Be In Effect until September 30, 2030 NORTH BERGEN, NJ. (February 25, …

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ILA Local Unions Review Historic Master Contract Before Ratification Vote on February 25th

ILA Locals On Atlantic and Gulf Coasts Reviewing Details of Historic Master Contract Agreement Prior To Rank-and-File Ratification Vote Next Tuesday, February 25, 2025; ILA President Harold Daggett Urges Members To Vote Yes On Master Contract NORTH BERGEN, NJ (February 20, 2025) International Longshoremen’s Association Rank-and-File Members at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports have been …

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Jacksonville honors Charles Spencer

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 …

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ILA Working Overtime To Help Victims of Two Recent Destructive Hurricanes In the South

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 …

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ILA’s Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee To Honor Herbie Hall, Sr.; Vincent S. Cameron; Lovette McGill and John Atkins

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, …

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Jolanda Jones, Texas State Representative for House District 147, Stands with the ILA at the Picket Lines

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. …

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The ILA Thanks Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee for his Support

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 …

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A Message of Unity and Progress

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 …

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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 automation with respect for all longshore workers. Hollins, a long-time advocate for working families, attended the strike and shared his heartfelt support for the members of the International Longshoremen’s …

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