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NORTH BERGEN, NJ (October 16, 2025)  As job losses continue to mount globally at an alarming rate due to the ravages of automation, Harold J. Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is urging all Maritime Unions to attend an upcoming anti-automation conference his union is organizing along with the world-wide International Dockworkers […]

NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 15, 2025) ILA President Harold Daggett came out swinging today in a strongly worded letter of support and solidarity with the officers and members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, after California Governor Gavin Newsom turned his back on working men and women and vetoed a bi-partisan bill (SB

NORFOLK, VA (October 13, 2025) Big Night in Hampton Roads, Virginia as ILA’s Thomas Little was saluted at his retirement dinner, celebrating his remarkable 56-year career as a longshoreman and union officer. Surrounded by his wife Glenda and family in, the retirement bash for Tommy Little featured tributes from many well-wishers, including Congressman Bobby Scott;

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