On March 11, 2025, the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) signed an historic six-year Master Contract agreement. Leaders from both organizations came together for a signing ceremony in New Jersey.

"I am grateful to USMX for negotiating a new agreement that recognizes the contributions ILA mmbers have made to build this industry, and help it grow and prosper," said ILA President Harold Daggett.

"This agreement received unanimous support from our USMX membership and furthers our mission to create modern and safe working conditions across the industry, while continuing to focus on enhancing strong and efficient supply chains to ensure American companies can access the global marketplace," said F. Paul De Maria, USMX Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and lead negotiator.

The United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX), in Master Contract bargaining with the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO (ILA), represents employers of the maritime industry (in the ports from Maine to Texas) who are responsible for the transportation and handling of cargo shipped to and from the United States...

Please see below for full text of the statement issued on March 11, 2025.