Fain has gone almost overnight from presenting himself as a so-called “militant,” “democratic unionist,” spouting slogans ...

ILA President Harold Daggett has said he won’t accept a contract that allows for automation of any kind. That includes semi-automated cranes, which are permitted in workers’ current contracts ...

Both sides credit Trump with a role in settling the dispute, but its unique circumstances make it hard to predict how he will approach other labor issues.

Harold J. Daggett president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, speaks to striking dockworkers at Maher Terminals in Elizabeth on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Mark Bonamo for New ...

“He’s a hero to our ILA union and members,” ILA International President Harold Daggett said in a Facebook post. “President Trump gets full credit for our successful tentative Master ...

Dockworkers along the East and Gulf Coasts threaten to walk off the job on January 15, over concerns about increased automation and job losses, creating economic uncertainty.

Meanwhile, Trump signaled support for union workers in December. Following a meeting with ILA President Harold Daggett, Trump said of automation projects in a post on Truth Social last month ...

The head of the dockworkers union praised President-elect Trump for his support amid contract negotiations with port operators, particularly on the issue of automation. The International ...