To my fellow Maritime Workers across the globe, Two years ago, at the ILA’s Quadrennial Convention in Hollywood, Florida, I stood before the world and issued a stern warning: Do not underestimate the Maritime Unions of the world! That message wasn’t my grandstanding. It was a call to action, a declaration that the days of […]
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (July 9, 2025) Join Us in Lisbon, Portugal – November 5th and 6th The time is now. The threat is real. And the call for global labor solidarity has never been more urgent! All Maritime Unions across the world are invited to Lisbon, Portugal this November 5th and 6th for the People
HOUSTON, TX – (July 4, 2025) This Fourth of July, International Longshoremen’s Association Local 24 will unveil a powerful new mural at their Houston union hall: Unity on the Houston Waterfront. Created by Antonio Reonegro and Tom Lynch of HAVOC Media Design, the large-scale artwork is the latest in a series of labor-inspired pieces the
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (July 4, 2025) – HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! To My ILA Members, I wish you and your family a Happy Fourth of July celebration. My fellow ILA Executive Officers join with me in this greeting for Independence Day 2025. Our beloved country is one year shy of celebrating its 250th Anniversary in 2026.
ILA President Harold J. Daggett 2025 Independence Day Message to ILA Members Read More »
CHARLESTON, SC (JUNE 26, 2025) The hundreds of global dockworkers and members of the International Dockworkers Council (IDC) gathered in Charleston, South Carolina to celebrate their 25th Anniversary received a very special greeting and congratulations from the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. The Pontif’s message made clear his strong support for workers and unions. “I
