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ILA President Harold Daggett Warns Shipping Lines and Developers of Fully Automated Container Vessels That ILA Members Will Not Work Ships Without Crews Aboard NORTH BERGEN, NJ (September 7, 2021) – Harold J. Daggett, President, International Longshoremen’s Association has a message to any shipping companies planning to utilize autonomous container cargo ships without crew: Don’t […]

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

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

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

Passenger Cruise Ship “Oasis of the Seas” Returns to Port of New York-New Jersey & Cape Liberty Cruise Terminal in Bayonne Today; “Simulated Test Cruise” With Passengers Sails Sunday, August 22, 2021 NORTH BERGEN, NJ (August 18, 2021) – Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines  “Oasis of the Seas” is scheduled to arrive in the Port of