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Meet Harold Daggett, the man who “owns more yachts” than Elon Musk | On trend

Union leader Harold Daggett has always positioned himself as a fierce defender of workers. As president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), Daggett was a strong advocate for worker safety and vocally demanded a share of the profits made by port companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association, who […]

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October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Senator Tim Scott calls on longshoremen to postpone strike amid hurricane devastation

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) – US Senator Tim Scott is calling on longshoremen to postpone an upcoming strike after Hurricane Helene devastated several communities in the southeastern US. The union representing U.S. longshoremen has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off work at midnight, triggering a massive strike that is expected to close ports on […]

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September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

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The US dockers' strike is just hours away as the longshoremen's union blasts employers

In this story The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) on Monday accused the alliance, which represents employers at more than a dozen major ports, of blocking negotiations, paving the way for a devastating strike that would begin in about 12 hours. The 15 best cities for startups The ILA represents more than 85,000 workers and has […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024