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NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 14, 2025) This week the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have restricted ocean carriers and terminal operators from using public funds for the purchase of automated equipment. The Senate Bill (SB 34) enjoyed strong support from California Republicans and Democrats and passed in the […]

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 2, 2025) International Longshoremen’s Association President Harold J. Daggett announced the appointment of Brigadier General (Ret) Harrison “H.B.” Gilliam as the union’s Military Advisor and Consultant.   The appointment is effective October 1, 2025. “I am proud to welcome Brigadeer General H.B. Gilliam to the ILA to serve in the

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (September 25, 2025) –  Over 1,100 ILA members and their families and friends have will pack the left field section of Yankee Stadium this Friday for the annual edition of  “ILA Night At Yankee Stadium” setting a new record that will generate a large donation of over $10,000 to the USMX-ILA Children’s

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (September 19, 2025) Leaders from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and International Dockworkers (IDC) met this week to announce plans for the Global Dockworkers Summit, scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2025 at the Pavilhão Carolos Lopes Convention Center in Lisbon, Portugal. ILA President Harold J. Daggett revealed that scores of

Over the past two days, ILA delegates gathered in productive meetings, breaking new ground by strategizing on how to negotiate a Master Contract with the cruise lines. Top ILA officials from the International and both Districts sat down with officials from the Locals, bringing together a very talented group. The discussions were fruitful and productive.