International Longshoremen's Association International President Harold J. Daggett took in a massive sum of income last year, according to union filings from the Department of Labor.
The outspoken union leader behind gridlock at America's East and Gulf Coast ports took home more than $900,000 last year, between a combined $728,000 salary from the International Longshoremen's Association and another $173,000 from ILA Local 1804-1 in North Bergen, New Jersey, data shows. ILA President Harold J. Daggett remains at the center of discussion over the port strike that threatens to wound the U.S. economy with shortages and price hikes if not resolved soon.
Their terms to reach an agreement are protection from port automation to prevent potential job loss and increased compensation. Daggett, who was elected president of the ILA in 2011, is now serving his fourth four-year term after working more than 60 years in the industry. Speaking to FOX Business' Lydia Hu on Tuesday, he doubled down on his demands on behalf of the laborers he represents. "It's long overdue," he said of the strike.
Things were rough back then . We went on strike for $0.80. The companies only made like 5 to $10 million, but since COVID and before COVID 'til now, they're making billions and billions of dollars. It's a whole different story, but they don't want to share it. They'd rather see a fully automated terminal right here on the East Coast so they can make more money. They're money crazy," he added.
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