SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
[envira-gallery id=”5275″] HOUSTON, TX – ILA Local 24 – Deep Sea (June 2, 2020) began drive-thru testing for all workers at their union hall. President Gabriel Garza and Local 24 are taking action by testing workers of the local to ensure safety of all and those around them. Everyone was encouraged to get tested and Local …
To: All SAGCD, ILA Locals Re: Memorial Day 2020 Dear Friends, Memorial Day 2020, just a few days after commemorating the 75th anniversary of World War II Victory in Europe, provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our history, as well as our future. Our beloved ancestors who fought the many struggles of their …
[envira-gallery id=”5244″] On Wednesday, May 20, 2020, ILA Local 1414 in Savannah, GA began on-site COVID-19 testing for their workers at the hiring hall. President Jackie Robinson and Vice-President Paul Mosley, Sr. have been working hard to ensure workers safety on a daily basis by handing out gloves, masks, hand sanitizers and checking workers’ temperatures. …
[envira-gallery id=”5201″] Today, the ILA teamed up with Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Precinct 2 and the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO for food distribution in Pasadena, Texas. Officers from the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District as well as officials and members of all Houston Locals (24, 28, 1351 and 1438) helped …
In an effort to continue the ILA’s community outreach we have partnered with Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia and the Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation AFL-CIO for a food distribution. Please forward if you may know any family in need. East Harris County Activity Center Food Bank Distribution Date And Time Tuesday, May 12, …
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 …
Commissioners Bentzel and Sola Urge Congressional Leaders to Address Port Terminal Needs During COVID-19 Crisis In letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Louis E. Sola urged Congressional leaders to consider a means …
Our community is stepping up to meet the needs of those families whose livelihoods have been profoundly impacted by the coronoavirus pandemic. Over the weekend, ILA local officials and union members volunteered their time to assist Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia and the Houston Food Bank to distribute food to families. Over 500 vehicles were …
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 …
The Houston East End Chamber, Valero Houston Refinery and Texas Mattress Makers have stepped up to help ensure that those on the East End front lines of the response have what they need to stay safe and healthy. As part of the effort, Eloy Cortez, ILA-South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District (ILA-SAGCD) Representative and Houston …
Houston, TX, April 8, 2020 — Effective today, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Port Houston is requiring non-contact temperature screenings at Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals’ restricted areas, to further reduce the spread of COVID-19. “They are starting with Phase One today,” Bill Williams Jr., Vice President at I.L.A. 1351 Clerks & Checkers said this …
Effective Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Port Houston will require non-contact temperature screenings of everyone entering Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals restricted areas, to further reduce the spread of COVID-19 among the port community. Port Houston will consider expanding to other areas of Port Houston public facilities after successful implementation at the two container terminals, …
