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The largest maritime union workers in North America
ILA Industry Insights brings you a weekly look at the key developments shaping the maritime industry, our ports, and the future of waterfront work. In this week’s ILA Industry Insights, global container traffic reached a new record, U.S. ports continued preparing for cybersecurity regulations, and Matson advanced a major investment in new vessels built in …
ILA Industry Insights brings you a weekly look at the key developments shaping the maritime industry, our ports, and the future of waterfront work. In this week’s ILA Industry Insights, the maritime industry continues to change rapidly as cargo demand remains strong, carriers expand capacity, and ports invest in infrastructure and technology. For ILA members, …
New Contract Year: Take a Moment to Review Your Information The start of a new contract year is a good time for ILA workers to review their hours, seniority, and MILA benefits information and make sure everything is accurate and up to date. Whether you are checking your qualifying hours, reviewing your seniority position, or …
ILA Industry Insights brings you a weekly look at the key developments shaping the maritime industry, our ports, and the future of waterfront work. Across the maritime industry, investments in ports, rail infrastructure, cargo capacity and shipbuilding continue to reshape the Gulf and East Coast supply chain. From a new $100 million inland rail terminal …
ILA Industry Insights brings you a weekly look at the key developments shaping the maritime industry, our ports, and the future of waterfront work. The maritime industry continues to navigate changing cargo volumes, rising costs and growing pressure on ports and supply chains. This edition of ILA Industry Insights looks at three developments shaping the …
Charles Spencer, Executive Vice President Emeritus of the ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, has been appointed to JAXPORT’s Board of Directors. From JAXPORT’S Press Release: “Congratulations to longtime labor union leader Charles Spencer on being appointed to JAXPORT’s Board of Directors. Spencer has served in leadership roles for decades with the International Longshoremen’s …
International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance Officially Sign Historic Six-Year Master Contract Agreement at Ceremonies in New Jersey; ILA Longshore Workers On Atlantic and Gulf Coasts Receive Record Increase In Wages and Benefits In Contract That Now Is In Effect Until September 30, 2030 NORTH BERGEN, NJ (March 11, 2025) – Leaders …
To My Fellow Brothers and Sisters of the International Longshoremen’s Association, There are moments in history that define who we are—not just as workers, but as a movement, as a family, as a force that refuses to be broken. This is one of those moments. And as we stand together today, victorious and united, I …
Dear Sister and Brother ILA Members, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your hard work, loyalty, and dedication to the International Longshoremen’s Association, are the backbone of everything we achieve together. Your work has real value —day in and day …
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the many blessings we share as members of this great union. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share a meal, and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. It’s also a moment to pause and appreciate …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 15, 2024) Less than 48 hours after the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) broke off talks with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) when management introduced their intent to implement semi-automation into their proposal that was in direct contradiction to their opening statement that full or semi-automation would not be on the table, …
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our entire membership for your incredible support and unwavering solidarity. Together, we’re standing up to USMX and the shipping lines, who are pushing automation and new technology that threaten our jobs and the livelihoods of working people. We believe firmly that machines should not replace hard-working men …
