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Daggett on Labor Day

International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold J. Daggett 2021 Labor Day Message

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (Monday, September 6, 2021) — As America celebrates Labor Day 2021, I am enormously proud of the men and women of the International Longshoremen’s Association who distinguish themselves as this country’s hardest and most productive workers.  ILA longshore workers have earned the title of America’s bravest and most dedicated as well.  For […]

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Members Hit the Street

ILA Members Hit the Streets

ILA Members hit the streets – (Year Unknown) Longshoremen hit the streets as ILA members strike for better wages and the right to collective bargaining. Many strikes went on for weeks and even months.  During this time our ILA brothers had no money coming in  for their families.  Nevertheless, they stood strong. The incredible sacrifices

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Covid Vaccine

ILA President Harold J. Daggett Blasts Government Agencies Demanding Mandatory Vaccinations

ILA President Harold J. Daggett Blasts Government Agencies Demanding Mandatory Vaccinations; American’s Freedom Comprised By Lawmakers Overstepping Authority NORTH BERGEN, NJ (August 23, 2021) – The President of the International Longshoremen’s Association today blasted Federal, State and Local municipalities and employers who are forcing Covid-19 vaccinations on those who choose not to receive it. Harold

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Congratulations to New Leadership

ILA President Harold J. Daggett Statement on the Election of Liz Shuler As President of the AFL-CIO

NORTH BERGEN, N.J.  (August 23, 2021) – “Congratulations to Liz Shuler on her election as President of the AFL-CIO.   In my over 50 years as part of the International Longshoremen’s Association and my long association with the American Labor Movement, Liz Shuler ranks among the most intelligent, dynamic, and progressive labor leaders I know. “At

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