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The largest maritime union workers in North America
On Friday, May 1, 2020, ILA Local 1351 distributed approximately 200 of the 500 COVID-19 care packages containing masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer at the Bayport Cruise Terminal. The care packages were also put together by volunteers from Local 1351. The remaining packages are available for pickup at the hall and will be distributed this …
Last week, volunteers from ILA Local 1351 Clerks and Checkers gathered to put together 500 care packages to be distributed to ILA workers at port terminals along the Houston Ship Channel over the next couple of days. Each package received a 12-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer, 2 pairs of gloves and a N95 mask. “Working …
Houston is home to the largest economic engine in the world – the Port of Houston. We have a high standard of sustainability, security, and social responsibility. To unify an industry, it’s more than developing ground-breaking infrastructure, creating innovative strategies for supply chains, or providing the valuable workforce to meet the needs of our communities. …
To All ILA Workers, We know there has been a lot of anxiety about returning to work at Bayport and Barbours Cut following the situation with the ILA worker who tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). We want to assure you that we took every measure necessary to ensure the safety of resuming operations based on …
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, it has always been our core value to protect the quality of life of our workers and the communities in which they live. We are on the front line of the waterfront and we take this responsibility seriously. The South …
Today, the International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO mourns the tragic death of John Tyler, 40, a member of ILA Local 24 in Houston, Texas. Brother Tyler was killed on Friday at 4:13 am as he was working the container ship, Maersk Detroit at Houston’s Bayport Terminal. An ILA veteran of 10 years, Brother Tyler was a …
On Saturday, June 8th, the 2019 J. H. “Buddy” Raspberry Scholarship Reception & Awards Luncheon was held at the Marriott Marquis – Houston. This reception marked the 10th year of the event with a total of $120,000 in academic and vocational scholarship funds awarded to 31 recipients. The luncheon began with an invocation by Larry …
We are counting down to July 22, 2019, which will kick off our 55th Quadrennial ILA Convention at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, FL. We have an exciting and informative week planned for you. Please get your registrations completed via the online website(s) to ensure the enjoyment of all attendees. Please note that delegates …
