International Longshoremens Association

Stuart Chirls Friday, January 17, 2025

ILA to review tentative longshore contract; union ratification vote next

The International Longshoremen’s Association expects to shortly take the next steps toward ratifying a new contract with East and Gulf Coast port employers.  Union leadership will be scheduling meetings “in the next few weeks” with ILA wage scale delegates to review the tentative agreement with terminal operators and ocean carriers of the United States Maritime […]

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FreightWaves Staff Wednesday, January 8, 2025

ILA, USMX reach contract agreement on automation, avoiding port strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) have reached a tentative agreement on a new six-year master contract. The agreement will replace the expiring contract which had been extended after a short strike in October 2024.  The two groups issued a joint statement late Wednesday evening, saying “the two sides […]

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