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ILA Statement on Jacksonville (Florida) Hate Crime Killings; Historically Black University With Strong Connections to ILA Local 1408 Was Killer’s Initial Destination To Target and Kill Blacks

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The International Longshoremen’s Association is deeply saddened and troubled by the killing of three Blacks in Jacksonville, Florida this past Saturday. While the killings occurred at a Dollar General Store and is being investigated by federal authorities as a hate crime, reports indicate the gunman first traveled to the campus of …

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Willie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Shares QR Code For Donations to ILWU Local 142, Maui, Hawaii Devastated By Wildfires; Donations Desperately Needed As ILWU Members Local and Many Homes Destroyed By Fires

ILWU Statement on the Maui Fires The International Longshore and Warehouse Union sends our deepest sympathies and solidarity to our ILWU Local 142 family and all of those impacted by the devastating wildfires on Maui. Our International Executive Board was meeting as news of the disaster was reported. The Board responded immediately to a request …

Read moreWillie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Shares QR Code For Donations to ILWU Local 142, Maui, Hawaii Devastated By Wildfires; Donations Desperately Needed As ILWU Members Local and Many Homes Destroyed By Fires
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ILA President Harold Daggett Sends Message of Support to ILWU President Willie Adams; ILWU Hawaiian Members and Families Suffered Losses In Maui Wildfires

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (August 11, 2023) Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) pledged support in a message to Willie Adams, President, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) after learning that ILWU members living and working on the Island of Maui in Hawaii have suffered loses of local headquarters and homes. “The 85,000 members …

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ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee – OSH Circular – 2023-08 – Gangways

Vessels’ Means of Access/Egress With vessels’ accommodation ladders [gangways] growing in their length in direct proportion to the container carrying capacity of many ships calling at our ports, it’s extremely important to ensure that these means of access/egress are well designed and deployed. Here are some established rules meant to safeguard longshore workers who are …

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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 …

Read moreAppeals 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
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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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