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CHICAGO, IL – (August 4, 2026) Dozens of members of International Longshoremen’s Association Local 2070 in the Port of Chicago are facing a multitude of challenges to retain their jobs at QSL, a terminal operator and stevedore located at the Iroquois Landing terminal facility.   A vicious political campaign, launched by an Operating Engineers Local […]

SYDNEY, NOVA SCOTIA – (July 14, 2026) Sydney Harbour Investment Partners (SHIP) is pleased to announce the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the International Longshoremen’s  Association (ILA), establishing the framework for a long-term collaborative relationship supporting the future development and operation of the Novaporte Offshore Wind Logistics Terminal at Point Edward Marine

BALTIMORE, MD (July 14, 2026) Horace T. Alston, a prominent ILA leader for decades at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away last week on July 9, 2026, just three months shy of his 90th Birthday.  He served as International ILA Vice President from 1985 to his retirement in 2011.  He held various positions with

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (July 7, 2026) – Jimmy Dugan, a popular and beloved member of ILA Local 1242 in the Port of Philadelphia, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at age 80.  A 59-year veteran of the ILA, Jimmy Dugan carved an impressive career in the ILA and was a recognizable presence at

Dear Sisters and Brothers of the ILA, Wishing every member and their families a joyous, safe, and festive Fourth of July! This Independence Day is incredibly special as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday.   Your International Longshoremen’s Association proudly has been celebrating our Nation’s Independence Day for 134 of those 250 Years! For generations, our members