MILA Super Tier Plan Benefits Summary

The New MILA Super Tier Plan will be effective January 1, 2026, for workers who earned 2,000 or more hours during the October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025, Contract Year. The Super Tier Plan will be the Premier Plan with the following enhancements: A. Medical Plan $0 Copays for: Primary Care Preventative Care Specialist […]

Letter from Dennis A. Daggett to Members of ILA Local 1771

From: Dennis A. Daggett Executive Vice President, International Longshoremen’s Association General Coordinator, International Dockworkers Council Brothers and Sisters of ILA Local 1771, I want to take a moment to personally thank every one of you for your support and solidarity during the recent Anti-Automation Conference held in Lisbon, Portugal. Your Local’s decision to send officers […]

JULY 28-29TH MPP OPEN HOUSE

Have a question about your MPP Account? John Hancock, along with USMX and Marshall & Moss will be on site to answer any questions you have about the USMX-ILA MPP retirement plan and new platform. This time will be open for one-on-one questions and John Hancock registration assistance. Stop by to find out how you […]

All new and existing members concerning your MILA Health Insurance: please download and read

To all ILA Leadership: As a result of the 2024-2030 Master Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), new employees will be able to earn coverage from the Management-ILA Managed Health Care Trust Fund (MILA). Please find attached the Important Notice regarding Initial Member Eligibility. The document […]

Sponsorship Opportunities for IDC’s 25th Anniversary Celebration in Charleston

Dear IDC Affiliates and Local Organizations,  We are excited to share with you that the International Dockworkers’ Council will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary in Charleston, South Carolina from June 23 to June 27, 2025. This milestone celebration will be a joint event, commemorating both the 25th anniversary of the IDC and the 25th anniversary […]

ILA Breaks Off Negotiations With United States Maritime Alliance After Employers Push For Automation That Will Cost ILA Members Their Jobs

NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 13, 2024) The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) broke off talks with United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) on Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2024, after the employer group continued pushing automation and semi-automation language in its Master Contract proposals that will eliminate ILA jobs. The two sides were scheduled to meet for four […]

2024 Christmas Party Hotel Booking Link

Are you ready to book your room at the Charleston Marriott? A special booking page for our event is available to book your room. Click here to continue to the booking page.