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Labor Day 2023 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the ILA: The recent reelection of our International officers headed by President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis Daggett put an emphasis on our power as “A Force to be Reckoned With!” We celebrate our Nation’s labor force and our own ILA workforce every September with …
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 …
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 …
DAY TWO of the ILA International Convention was packed full of so many passionate and important talks. Here are a few highlights Dennis Daggett, Executive Vice President of the ILA, spoke first this Tuesday. He applauded the ILA for keeping the ports operational during the pandemic, and showing the world the importance of the ILA. …
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 …
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 …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (June 27, 2023) – Final preparations are underway as the International Longshoremen’s Association organizes its 56th Quadrennial Convention, to be held July 24th through July 27th, 2023, at the Diplomat Resort Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. The ILA’s Atlantic Coast District will hold its 37th Quadrennial Convention the previous week, July 18 to …
Dear Friends: Memorial Day provides us with an opportunity to reflect, honor, and remember what it is we cherish about the United States of America. These are crazy times as there are American politicians degrading our democracy, praising authoritarians like Vladimir Putin and encouraging far-right white supremacists. State legislators are limiting the right to vote, …
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (April 22, 2023) On Friday, April 28, 2023, the International Longshoremen’s Association will join the world-wide labor movement observing “International Workers’ Memorial Day” to remember workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections.” At ILA ports up and down …
FORT LAUDERDALE – (Tuesday, February 21, 2023) – After enduring three years unforeseen hardships brought on by the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic that knocked out the cruise industry and their main source of employment, ILA Local 1526 President Johnnie Dixon and his fellow newly elected local officers and trustees, celebrated an inauguration ceremony on Sunday evening, …
Dear Friends: We celebrate and memorialize Martin Luther King Jr. who would be 94 in 2023. We pause as we recall his tragic assassination in 1968. We recall the many others struck down in the pursuit of civil rights and equal rights for all. We recall those fallen resulting from abuses of others. Martin Luther …
Dear Industry Colleagues, Please find the subject OSH Circular below. In it, the Joint Safety Committee (JSC) provides needed emphasis regarding the use of seatbelts/restraints during the operation of vehicular equipment. ILA~USMX OSH Circulars like this one are always distributed to ILA International offices; to the offices of USMX, to all USMX port associations; to …
