TAMPA, FL (March 14, 2026) – The annual meetings of the International Longshoremen’s Association Great Lakes District Council are taking place this weekend in Tampa, Florida as the ILA ports on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Great Lakes prepare for their 2026 season. ILA International Officers Steve Knott, Secretary-Treasurer; John D. Baker, […]
JACKSONVILLE, FL (March 5, 2026) – The 3rd bi-annual South Atlantic Gulf Coast District, ILA Women’s Maritime Conference officially set sail in Jacksonville on March 5, welcoming women from across the maritime industry for several days of networking, learning, and leadership development. The conference opened with registration and an evening welcome reception, giving attendees the
ILA Locals, representing a number of cruise ports, meet at Omni Hotel at Port Everglades, Florida to continue discussions on a Master Cruise Contract. Top photo: Left to right – Frances R. Dampier, Locals 1359-1860; Torin Ragin, Local 11416; Anthony Arrufat, Local 1922, Kenneth Riley, Local 1422; Anthony Gross, Local 1526; Johnnie Dixon, Local 1526.
Harold J. Daggett, International President of the International Longshoremen’s Association brought over 1 thousand docker and maritime union members to Lisbon, Portugal in November 2025 for the inaugural “Anti-Automation Conference” declaring war on companies that looked to advance automation at the expanse of longshore and maritime jobs. This 19-minute video captures the highlights of
