SAGCD - ILA

The largest maritime union workers in North America

Events

, , , , ,

ILA President Harold J. Daggett Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh To Port of Charleston, South Carolina Who Praises ILA Workers and Reaffirms Support For Union Workers

[envira-gallery id=”5822″] CHARLESTON, SC. (November 3, 2021) International President Harold J. Daggett welcomed United States Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, joined by hundreds of ILA members from Locals 1422, 1422-A and 1771. The Labor Secretary’s visit sent a powerful message around the Port of Charleston and elsewhere that …

Read moreILA President Harold J. Daggett Welcomes U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh To Port of Charleston, South Carolina Who Praises ILA Workers and Reaffirms Support For Union Workers
, , ,

ILA and Partners Donate Supplies to Victims of Hurricane Ida

[envira-gallery id="5795"] ILA Locals 1414, 1475 and 2046 from Savannah, Georgia as well as Port Savannah, Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) and CMA CGM came together to donate relief supplies for victims of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana.  On September 23, 2021, Jackie Robinson, President of ILA Local 1414, Decy’O McDuffie, Business Agent, and members of ILA …

Read moreILA and Partners Donate Supplies to Victims of Hurricane Ida
, , ,

SAGCD President Alan A. Robb’s 2021 Labor Day Letter

Dear Brothers and Sisters of the ILA: Last Labor Day 2020 I commented how different the celebration of the holiday was compared to previous years. We celebrated and continue to do so, the unselfish commitment of front-line workers throughout the country, including, of course, our own longshore workers. Longshore workers and our brothers and sisters …

Read moreSAGCD President Alan A. Robb’s 2021 Labor Day Letter
, ,

2021 Fourth of July Letter from South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb

Dear Friends: This July 4th has a bit more celebration to it. Coming weeks after the celebration of another holiday of independence that has been “nationalized”, Juneteenth, provides more momentum for reflection on the meaning of “liberty and justice for all”. We as an industry have been blessed this past year with the bountiful fruits …

Read more2021 Fourth of July Letter from South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb
, ,

ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s Juneteenth Message

[envira-gallery id=”5688″] June 19, 2021 Dear Friends: June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger in Galveston, Texas announced the proclamation declaring enslaved people of Texas free. This year, June 19, 2021, a mural will be dedicated titled Absolute Equality, a huge 126-foot-long and 40-foot-tall work of art in the historic Strand area of Galveston. The …

Read moreILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s Juneteenth Message
, ,

ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s 2021 Memorial Day Message

Dear Friends: A lot has happened since Memorial Day 2020. Last year, as we commemorated the 75th anniversary of World War II victory in Europe, we were in the middle of attempting to understand the horrific nature of the ongoing pandemic. Now, with recovery at hand, we are provided with an opportunity to reflect on …

Read moreILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb’s 2021 Memorial Day Message
, , ,

ILA Honors Veterans in Flag Folding Efforts

[envira-gallery id=”5626″] On Wednesday, February 24, 2021 the ILA joined Congressman Al Green’s office, CWA Local 6222, Texas Union Veterans Council, Elevators Union, U.S. Navy Houston Recruiting District, Unified Veterans and CWA Retiree Club in folding 900 U.S flags that have flown over the United States Capital in honor of our Nation’s Veterans.  Steve Sanders, …

Read moreILA Honors Veterans in Flag Folding Efforts
, , ,

ILA Local 1414 Participates in Blanket Drive with Senior Citizens Inc.

ILA Local 1414 in Savannah, Georgia joined Senior Citizens Inc. to help kick off the 17th Annual Blanket Drive for local seniors in need.  Hundreds of blankets were collected through donations from the membership.  Local 1414 continually strives to help and give back to the community.  Today, Senior Citizens, Inc., with the help of hundreds …

Read moreILA Local 1414 Participates in Blanket Drive with Senior Citizens Inc.
, ,

New Year Message from ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb

Dear Friends: “Auld Lang Syne” is the traditional Scottish song sang at the new year. Perhaps, because of my Scottish background, I have always enjoyed hearing it sung (since I cannot sing). But the meaning of fellowship and friendship the song invokes has an especially strong meaning this year. This is particularly so, since the …

Read moreNew Year Message from ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan A. Robb
, , ,

ILA and Partners Donate to the Star of Hope

[envira-gallery id=”5568″] Houston, Texas – On December 17, 2020, the Star of Hope received a significant donation from the ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District (SAGCD), West Gulf Maritime Association, Marine Repair Services – Container Maintenance Corporation out of Charleston, South Carolina, and ILA Locals 24, 28 and 1351. Alan Robb, SAGCD President, …

Read moreILA and Partners Donate to the Star of Hope