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The largest maritime union workers in North America
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 28, 2023) ILA President Harold J. Daggett sent a letter of solidarity and support to ILWU Canadian President Rob Ashton Whose Union Announced a strike beginning Saturday, July 1st, 2023, citing protecting its current and future members from the devastating impacts of Port Automation; erosion of work through “Contracting Out” …
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: 158 years ago, in Galveston June 19, 1865, word came to Texas slaves they had been freed by President Abraham Lincoln January 1, 1863, two- and one-half years earlier. You must wonder whether President Lincoln’s magnificent Emancipation Proclamation would have withstood litigation from today’s Republican Party. Recall, Lincoln was a Republican! Clearly, the …
