Contract Proposal Exposed; Tell Your Delegates to Vote No On Extension
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The LWC has uncovered information that confirms a backroom deal, despite claims by ILA President Richard Hughes that no secret discussions have taken place, that no agreements have been reached with management and that there is nothing in writing to send to the […]

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Over 55 members from six ports, including Miami and Charleston, traveled to Washington D.C. on August 26 to protest a possible contract extension at an emergency ILA International Executive Board meeting called by President Richard Hughes.
“I got up at midnight so I could be here,” said Monique Ibarrondo, a member of ILA […]

Hughes Tries to Railroad Contract Extension
Master Contract Bargaining Update #5 * 8/21/09
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DAGGETT’s LETTER
ILA President Richard Hughes denied claims of backroom negotiations in a letter to wage scale delegates. Ironically, he then announced a proposal that he will present to delegates.
Hughes called for an emergency ILA Executive Board meeting on Wednesday August 26th […]

Members to ILA: We Will Fight for a Strong Contract!
LWC Organizes Action at ILA Executive Board Meeting, Wednesday August 26 at 9am in Washington D.C.
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Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Str NW, Washington DC. (Click here for driving and public transit directions.)

When: 9am on Wednesday August 26
For more information call 718-865-8782
The Longshore […]

“Liderazgo de ILA Retracta su Promesa de Negociaciones Abiertas;
¡Es Tiempo para que los Miembros Tomen Acción!”
Actualización de Negociaciones del Contrato General #4 * 10 de Agosto, 2009
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El presidente de ILA, Ritchie Hughes y el vicepresidente de ILA, Benny Holland, han estado en negociaciones con la Alianza Marítima de los Estados Unidos […]

“ILA Leadership Goes Back on Promise of Open Negotiations; Time for Member Action!”
Master Contract Bargaining Update #4 * August 10, 2009
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ILA President Richie Hughes and ILA General Vice-President Benny Holland have been negotiating with the United States Maritime Alliance without the member elected Wage Scale Committee. The backroom meetings took […]