Left to right- John Bowers, ILA President; Robert E. Gleason, Secretary-Treasurer; Kathryn E. Freed, New York City Council Member of Manhattan’s First District, who was responsible for introducing legislation for remaining Morris Street; and Thomas W. Gleason, Jr., ILA General Council
Street in Lower Manhattan is Renamed Teddy Gleason Street, Honoring Former ILA President Read More »
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (June 22, 2021) Rev. Dr. Landon L. Williams, a powerful presence for decades with the International Longshoremen’s Association in the Port of Jacksonville, Florida and throughout the entire ILA, passed away on June 16th at the age of 84. At Jacksonville’s Macadonia Baptist Church of Northside, where Brother Williams served as
Historically done by men, “lashing” is one of Saint John port’s most dangerous jobs. Visit this page on the CBC website and watch the video to learn more: .
Three Saint John Women Take Their Place as Longshoremen Read More »
ILA and USMX Help Raise Over $400,000 For Hole In Wall Gang Camp Allowing Children With Cancer and other Life-Threatening Illnesses Attend Special Summer Camp in Connecticut NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (May 30, 2021). The International Longshoremen’s Association partnered with United States Maritime Alliance to help raise over $400,000 for the Hole In the Wall
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ILA President Harold Daggett Appoints Assistant General Organizer Jim Paylor and International Vice President Peter Clark To Spearhead ILA’s Involvement in Growing Windmill Projects; Paylor Reports of Boston Meeting ILA Sisters and Brothers: As you may be aware, ILA President Harold Daggett commissioned Peter Clark, ILA Vice President; Ed Zimny, ILA Consultant and me to
