International Longshoremen’s Association

The indictment charged Moe was paid even during trips to Aruba and Florida and while engaging in other off-terminal activities.

The sometimes heated three-hour hearing came as the port prepares to open the newly raised Bayonne Bridge on June 30, allowing ships up to 18,000 TEU to pass below it.

“Bring your cargo, it’s going to be fine.”

The legislation follows repeated efforts by the International Longshoremen’s Association and port businesses to rein in the commission.

Several ILA officials threw a surprise curve ball in a pre-negotiation meeting with United States Maritime Alliance, proposing a one-day coastwide work stoppage and Washington march against “government interference” in longshore hiring.