Lifted in toto from the International Longshoreman's Association's ILA Education/History Facebook page, December 13:
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I had the honor of meeting with President-elect Donald Trump yesterday, and I want to share an experience I never imagined in my wildest dreams. Throughout my career, I’ve never seen a politician—let alone the President of the United States—truly understand the importance of the work our members do every single day. But yesterday, President-elect Trump not only demonstrated that understanding but also showed the utmost respect for the hard work, sacrifices, and dedication of our membership.
He was not just attentive to our concerns; he was receptive and genuinely engaged in a discussion about the existential threat automation poses—not only to the Longshore sector but to our communities and the very fabric of this great nation. It’s rare to meet a leader who truly listens, and even rarer to find one who is willing to act.
Let’s put politics aside for a moment, as I know it can be challenging for some to grasp. But I witnessed something extraordinary firsthand—this man truly wants to fight for America and its working class. In over 25 years of working in Washington, I have never seen a Republican take up the mantle for working-class people. President-elect Trump proved me wrong yesterday.
He didn’t just tell us in private that he supports workers—he made it clear to the whole world.
As we move forward, let us focus on the opportunities ahead. I will continue to fight for your jobs, our communities, and the future of the working class in this country.
In solidarity,
Dennis A. Daggett
Executive Vice President
International Longshoremen’s Association
Ummm, anyone in the market for 700,000 lbs. of boxed beef that was being hoarded stored against the possibility of a shutdown of Argentine and Brazilian beef imports?
Previously:
December 13 - President-Elect Trump Appears To Align With The Longshoremen In The Possible January Strike Over Automating U.S. Ports
December 9 - Shipping: American Ports Are Stuck In The Stone Age
If you are going into hunker-down mode ahead of the resumption of the strike the first affected products will be automobiles, beef and bananas:
Here's the President of the International Longshoreman's Association stating flat-out that he will cripple the U.S. economy (beginning at 15:06)....The U.S. Bananapocalypse Is Nigh
The Longshoreman's Strike As An Example Of Greedflation (ILA)
I am all for private sector unions and have written favorably about them* but this guy leading the longshoreman union sounds a bit whack....And back in 2018:
"Where can you get paid $466K a year to wash trucks? Special deals, union clout at N.J. port"
