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James R. Watson died on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the age of 84. Jim had a life full of accomplishments. He was born in Graham, Texas where he grew up and attended Graham High School graduating with numerous football and track awards. Jim received a football scholarship from the University of Texas at Austin, …
Dear Friends and Family, Tomorrow we Americans celebrate another Thanksgiving. But, this year is unlike any we have ever known. While many of us will be celebrating in a different manner, we must reflect on the purpose and spirit of this National holiday. Sure, part of our historical celebration has been an opportunity to celebrate …
[envira-gallery id=”5479″] On October 30, 2020, at 10:00 AM, all operations came to a halt at the Port of Savannah, where ILA Local 1414 and the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) gathered together to show respect and to remember union brother Jerome Williams. Brother Williams fell into the water while transiting the gangway and lost his …
The 2020 Presidential Election is approaching on November 3, 2020, and it is more important than ever to make sure you get out and vote. Alabama General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 19 Online: October 19 by 11:59 pm By mail: Postmarked by October 19 In person: October 19 by close of business Register to …
[envira-gallery id=”5447″] Congratulations to the ILA and Cooper/Ports America (C/PA) working at the IMS container yard. Last week, a luncheon was held to celebrate two years with no Lost Time Incidents at C/PA. Keep up the good work!
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Andrew Lee Laws, Sr. Andrew retired as a District Representative with the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District in January 2020 after a seventy year career as a member of the International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO. He served seven different International presidential administrations – Joseph Ryan, …
Members of ILA Local 24 in Houston, TX volunteered their time this morning to help register other members of the local to vote. Take part in the political process by exercising your right to vote! Across the country, local, state, and federal lawmakers are campaigning to represent you in 2021. In fact, there are over 95,000 …
The 2020 Presidential Election is approaching on November 3, 2020, and it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re registered to vote. Alabama General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 19 Register to vote HERE: https://www.sos.alabama.gov/alabama-votes/voter/register-to-vote Florida General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 5 Register to vote HERE: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voter-registration/register-to-vote-or-update-your-information/ Georgia General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October 5 Register to vote HERE: https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcome.do#no-back-button Louisiana General Election Voter Registration Deadline: October …
By James C. Harrington Labor Day during the COVID-19 pandemic looks quite different this time around than in years past. In an ironic way, this year’s holiday underlines the injustice, low pay, and poor conditions that workers face daily. Over the years, we became so used to looking at Labor Day as the end-of-summer three-day …
Dear Sisters and Brothers: First and foremost, I hope you and your families have remained safe and healthy during these uncertain times. I write to you as we approach a Labor Day that is perhaps unlike any other in our nation’s history. Together, we confront grave threats facing our nation and its workers—a pandemic that …
