Bullet points of Port strike longshoremen union boss linked to murdered mobster in 'farce' racketeering case he beat at trial
Bullet points of Port strike longshoremen union boss linked to murdered mobster in 'farce' racketeering case he beat at trial
- Close Video Tentative dock worker deal offers 62% wage increase over six years.
- Harold Daggett of the International Longshoremen's Association cleared of federal charges in a mafia tie dispute.
- Challenges from the Justice Department and allegations of mafia involvement were faced.
- The union leader denied extortion accusations and emphasized the trial's unfair nature.
- The Justice Department failed to convict, leading to implications of mafia ties within the ILA.
- Daggett's presidency in 2011 raised questions about his wealth and union pay.
- The union strike led to negotiations for a provisional wage agreement until January 2025 to avoid potential economic losses.
- Close Video Tentative dock worker deal offers 62% wage increase over six years.
- Harold Daggett of the International Longshoremen's Association cleared of federal charges in a mafia tie dispute.
- Challenges from the Justice Department and allegations of mafia involvement were faced.
- The union leader denied extortion accusations and emphasized the trial's unfair nature.
- The Justice Department failed to convict, leading to implications of mafia ties within the ILA.
- Daggett's presidency in 2011 raised questions about his wealth and union pay.
- The union strike led to negotiations for a provisional wage agreement until January 2025 to avoid potential economic losses.