ILA News
International Longshoremen’s Association Statement On Passing of AFL-CIO President Emeritus John J. Sweeney
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (February 2, 2021) The International Longshoremen’s Association mourns the passing of John J. Sweeney, former President
Federal Maritime Commission Urges Biden Administration To Help Prioritize Vaccine Availability To ILA and ILWU Longshore Workers To Avoid Port Shutdowns and Cripple Nation’s Supply Chain
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (January 29, 2021): Two Commissioners from the Federal Maritime Commission sent a letter to President Joseph
ILA and Employers In Port of New York and New Jersey Revise Quarantine Guidelines
New Rules Provide For Shorter Quarantine Periods For Those Testing Negative During Quarantine; Travel Quarantine Requirements Now Apply To All States
ILA President Harold J. Daggett Message To Members as Nation Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday
NORTH BERGEN, NJ –(January 18, 2021) As our nation honors Dr. (Rev.) Martin Luther King’s birthday on Monday, January 18,
ILA’s Popular Lewis Brown Passes Away; Local 1804-1 Member and Close Friend To International President Harold Daggett
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (January 12, 2021) – The International Longshoremen’s Association lost one of its best today – Lewis Brown.
Chaotic Day In Washington on Wednesday Overshadowed Great Victory For ILA, Georgia and America
Democrats Won Both Georgia Senate Runoff Races With Big Push From ILA Members NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (January 7, 2021)
ILA and Employers in New York and New Jersey Remind Workforce To Remain Vigilant Observing All Safety Procedures To Protect Against Spreading COVID-19
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (December 31, 2020) – The leaders of the International Longshoremen’s Association; New York Shipping Association, Inc., and
SEASON OF GIVING: Toy Drive
Nice job by members of ILA Local 1235 in Newark for their successful Toy Drive during this Holiday Christmas Season.
Kenny Riley Leads Effort Spreading Christmas Cheer To Children In Remote African Village
With Support From International Longshoremen’s Association, Kenny Riley Leads Effort Spreading Christmas Cheer To Children In Remote Village of Garmu
NEW IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUT QUARANTINE REQUIREMENTS ISSUED IN MEMO FROM ILA, NYSA AND METRO
NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY WILL FOLLOW NEW C.D.C. GUIDELINES WHICH SHORTEN QUARANTINE PERIODS Download Full PDF Here
ILA President Harold Daggett Congratulates Somali Dockers Union (SPTU) On Joining International Dockers Council
Pledges Solidarity With African Nation’s Dockers NORTH BERGEN, NJ (December 10, 2020) – More than 100 Somali Dockers are set
As Nation Suffers Through Spike in COVID Cases, ILA Workers Continue To Demonstrate Bravery and Commitment To Keeping Cargo Moving In and Out of Ports
ILA President Harold Daggett Urges Members to Redouble Efforts to Enforce Safety Protocols and Wear Protective Masks NORTH BERGEN, NJ.
ILA PORTS OF SAVANNAH AND BRUNSWICK SUCCESS STARTS WITH HARD WORKING ILA MEMBERS AND STRONG LEADERSHIP
ILA International Vice President Willie Seymour is joined by team of ILA members at Georgia Ports Willie J. Seymore,
FMC Commissioners Bentzel and Maffei Urge MARAD and CDC to Prioritize Maritime Workforce
Please view this important letter from Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel and Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei urging MARAD and CDC to
TRANSPORTATION LABOR MOURNS THE LOSS OF TTD PRESIDENT LARRY WILLIS
TTD President Willis Was A Strong Ally of International Longshoremen’s Association and Addressed ACD Convention in 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. —
President-Elect Joe Biden Shared His Long Association and Respect for ILA at 2011 Washington Meeting with ILA President Harold Daggett
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (November 9, 2020) In late summer 2011, then U.S. Vice President Joe Biden hosted a small