Matthews-Pace v. International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO, Local 1416, et al

  1. November 19, 2025

    Union Says Longshoreman Can't Support Retaliation Claims

    A Miami longshoreman lacks support for a complaint accusing his union of turning against him after he repeatedly reported a co-worker for insubordination, the union told a Florida federal judge, saying the longshoreman's claims of breach of the duty of fair representation and infliction of emotional distress are thin.

  2. July 03, 2025

    Longshoreman Seeks TRO To Halt Union's Alleged Retaliation

    An International Longshoremen's Association member in Miami sought an order blocking the union from retaliating against him, telling a Florida federal judge that the union is "weaponizing" the grievance process because he backed an opposing slate in internal officer elections.