SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
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 …
REMINDER FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT With the increased virus transmission of the delta variant, please be reminded of the mandated masks or face covering requirement at the work site and at union facilities. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued the “Transportation Hubs” order requiring individuals to wear a face covering in …
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 …
[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 …
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 …
[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, …
[envira-gallery id=”5609″] Last week, Texas experienced a historic freeze in the wake of Winter Storm Uri. Temperatures plunged below freezing and snow and ice fell across the state. Then, the unthinkable happened, as the Texas power grid collapsed. Millions were left without electricity, huddling in frigid homes over the course of the week. The blackouts …
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 …
Dear Friends, We celebrate the 92nd birthday of a man who had a dream. We celebrate and honor that dream almost 53 years after his tragic, racist assassination. Assassinated while in solidarity with sanitation workers striving for dignity, better wages, hours and working conditions. An aspiration we still are striving to achieve. What would he …
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 …
[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, …
[envira-gallery id=”5537″] On Saturday, December 12, 2020, U. S. Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock made a stop along the campaign trail at the historic International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1414 in Savannah, Georgia to encourage everyone to go out and vote. He was warmly welcomed by Jackie Robinson, Local 1414 President; Willie Seymour, South Atlantic Gulf …
