Local Union Protests Lack of Local Workers on Vineyard Wind Jobsite
The International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1413 (ILA) picketed and temporarily shut down work at the Vineyard Wind site, claiming that the company has not fulfilled its pledge to hire Black and local workers. The union is demanding a contract guaranteeing full-time jobs and employment for more ILA members. Vineyard Wind is negotiating with the ILA, but it is unclear if the company will meet the union’s demands in a signed contract.