ILA News

ILA Women On the Waterfront!
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, ILA Pays Tribute to the Remarkable Women who “Are the Women of the ILA.” Watch

ILA President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett Offer Condolences On Death of Lisbon (Portugal) Dockworker Joao Alcacer
“When a dockworker’s life is cut short from a waterfront accident, tears fall from the cheeks of dockworkers at ports

Bentzel Sola Houston Ship Channel Evaluation
Review the recent letter providing our evaluation and addressing concerns of the current structure of HSC access to marine container

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,