MILA is a collectively bargained, multi-employer Taft-Hartley trust fund health plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) that is jointly administered by management and labor trustees. It provides medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and prescription drug benefits to more than 80,000 eligible participants. Coverage is based on prior-year work hours, as outlined in the Master Contract.
The Management-ILA Managed Health Care Trust Fund (MILA) is a jointly administered labor-management program established through collective bargaining to provide comprehensive healthcare benefits to eligible ILA members, retirees, and their families.
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The USMX-ILA Money Purchase Fund and Savings Plan (MPP), along with locally negotiated defined contribution and defined benefit plans are designed to build long-term financial security and support a rewarding retirement after a career on the waterfront.
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Today, Container Royalty remains an important component of the Master Contract, reflecting the industry’s longstanding effort to balance modernization with support for the waterfront workforce.
Vacation and Holiday Funds provide benefits to eligible ILA members through locally administered programs established under applicable port agreements, recognizing service while supporting meaningful time away from work.
Local welfare and disability programs provide eligible ILA members and their families with financial protection and support when illness, injury, or disability interrupts their ability to work and earn a living.
Find answers to common questions about the benefits, programs, and resources available through the Master Contract.
For questions regarding healthcare coverage, eligibility, benefits, claims, or other health plan matters, please contact MILA directly. Visit the MILA website for additional information and member assistance.
For questions regarding the USMX-ILA MPP, including eligibility, contributions, account information, distributions, or other retirement-related matters, please contact mppinfo@cccsc.net For questions regarding your local defined contribution or benefit plan, please contact your local port administrator directly for assistance.
Eligibility requirements vary by benefit program and may be based on factors such as hours worked, employment status, and applicable plan provisions. Please contact the Local Port administrator of the specific benefit program directly to confirm eligibility requirements and your individual qualification status.
While the Master Contract establishes certain industry-wide benefits and requirements, other benefits are negotiated and administered locally. As a result, eligibility, benefit levels, and specific plan provisions may vary by port. Members should contact their local benefit fund or plan administrator for information specific to their port and individual benefits.
