Dockworkers’ union says Trump understands hard work of members

The vice president of a union representing thousands of dockworkers said after a recent meeting: President-elect Trump that the incoming commander in chief understands “the importance of the work our members do every day.”

Dennis A. Daggett, vice president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which represents 45,000 longshoremen who went on strike in October, said he met with Trump on Thursday. The U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents port employers, agreed to extend the dock workers’ contracts once the strike ends until Jan. 15, five days before Trump’s inauguration.

The ILA and USMX reached an agreement on a significant wage increase for workers, but talks broke down in November due to an ongoing dispute over the implementation of automation in ports, which the union claimed posed a threat. union affairs. USMX argues that automation will increase safety and efficiency.

“I had the honor of meeting President-elect Donald Trump yesterday and I want to share an experience I never imagined in my wildest dreams,” Daggett wrote on Facebook Friday morning.

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“In my entire career, I have never seen a politician, let alone the President of the United States, who truly understand the importance of the work our members do every day,” he continued. “But yesterday, President-elect Trump not only demonstrated that understanding, but also showed the utmost respect for the hard work, sacrifices and dedication of our members.”

Trump shared Daggett’s post on the social media platform Truth Social on Saturday. The incoming president said in an earlier post that he met with the president and vice president of the ILA on Thursday and indicated that he stood by the union on automation.

Daggett said Trump was sensitive to the group’s concerns, was understanding, and participated in a discussion about the “existential threat” that automation poses to the Longshore industry, American communities and “the fabric of this great nation.”

“It is rare to find a leader who truly listens, and even rarer to find one who is willing to take action,” he said.

“Come on put politics aside “I know it may be challenging for some people to grasp this for a moment,” Daggett said, “but I have witnessed firsthand something extraordinary; this man truly wants to fight for America and its working class. In my 25-plus years of working in Washington, I have never “I’ve never seen a Republican take on the mantle of the working class. President-elect Trump proved me wrong yesterday.”

“He didn’t just tell us privately that he supported workers, he made it clear to the world,” he continued.

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“As we move forward, let’s focus on the opportunities before us. I will continue to fight for your jobs, our communities, and the future of the working class in this country,” Daggett concluded.

USMX has reportedly set up a meeting with Trump’s transition team, but it’s unclear when the meeting will take place.