Harold Daggett and the Port Workers' Strike: What You Need to Know

Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett's tenure as ILA president spans over 10 years, despite past allegations of mafia ties which were later dismissed in court. The ongoing port strike from Maine to Texas is the first in 50 years, driven by disagreements on pay and automation. The union initially demanded a 77% pay increase but was offered 50% over six years. Daggett signaled the union's readiness for a prolonged strike and blamed the stalled negotiations on external influences. Former President Donald Trump attributed the strike to inflation, criticizing Biden and Harris for its cause.