ILA SAGCD

It's been a busy two days for the ILA at Breakbulk Americas 2026!

SAGCD President Alan A. Robb, Secretary-Treasurer Bill Williams and the ILA booth team spent the show meeting attendees, catching up with industry partners and talking about the skill and experience ILA members bring to the waterfront.

President Robb also joined Breakbulk on stage to discuss our workforce and the benefits of working with the ILA.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by—and to our team for representing us throughout the show!

⛳️ A look back at a memorable weekend of fellowship, friendly competition and ILA pride at the 2026 Perry C. Harvey, Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament!

Hosted by ILA Local 1423 from August 13–15, the three-day event brought ILA members, families and friends together for a memorable weekend in Georgia’s Golden Isles.

The festivities began with a fish fry and seafood boil, followed by Friday’s practice rounds and cookout. Saturday featured the golf tournament, a St. Simons trolley tour for guests and an elegant All-White Banquet complete with a live band, awards ceremony and raffle prizes.

Fifteen trophies were presented, along with an impressive lineup of prizes that included golf bags, clubs, rangefinders, Pro V1 and TP5 golf balls, club covers and more. Congratulations to all of the tournament winners and prize recipients!

Special thanks to Event Coordinator and Business Agent Stacey Green, Local 1423 President Freddie Sams and Willie Seymore for the time, planning and hard work that made the weekend possible. Also, thanks to the amazing hospitality committee ILA Local 1423. Thank you as well to every golfer, guest, volunteer and supporter who helped make this year’s tournament such a success.

These photos capture just some of the fellowship, fun and special moments shared throughout the weekend. We are proud to celebrate traditions that bring our ILA family together while honoring the legacy of Perry C. Harvey, Sr.

We Remember. 🙏🏼

Labor Day 2026 Message from our ILA SAGCD President 👊

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As we celebrate Labor Day, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the hardworking men and women of the International Longshoremen’s Association. Labor Day belongs to you. It belongs to the men and women who get up every day, go to work, provide for their families, and help keep this great country moving. It belongs to generations of union members who stood together and fought for fair wages, safe working conditions, decent benefits, and the dignity and respect every working person deserves.

For those of us in the ILA, Labor Day carries a special meaning. Our members work around the clock, in the heat and cold, through good times and difficult times, moving the cargo that keeps America’s economy running. From North Carolina to Texas, the men and women of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District continue to demonstrate the strength, skill, and determination that have defined our union for generations. I am proud to stand with you, and even prouder to represent you.

This Labor Day is particularly meaningful to me. At our recent District Convention in Galveston, I was deeply honored to be reelected to another four-year term as President of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District. I am humbled by the confidence you have placed in me, and I promise you that I will continue to work every day to earn that trust.

We have accomplished a great deal together, but our work is not finished. We must continue to protect our jurisdiction, defend our contracts, strengthen our locals, create opportunities for the next generation, and stand united against anyone who would diminish the value of the work our members perform.

The challenges may change, but the principle that has carried organized labor through generations remains the same: When working men and women stand together, there is no limit to what we can accomplish. That is the strength of the ILA. It is not found in any one officer or leader. Our strength is our membership. Our strength is our solidarity. Our strength is each other.

As I begin another four-year term as your President, I do so with tremendous gratitude and a renewed commitment to serve every member of this District. I will never forget who I work for—the men and women of the ILA. So, on this Labor Day, please take a moment to be proud of what you do and what you represent. Enjoy this holiday with your family and friends, and remember the generations of union men and women whose courage and sacrifice made so much of what we enjoy today possible.
Barbara and I wish you and your families a happy, safe, and well-deserved Labor Day.

Thank you for your hard work. Thank you for your confidence in me. And most importantly, thank you for standing together as one ILA family.

Happy Labor Day, and God bless the International Longshoremen’s Association!

Fraternally yours,

Alan Robb
President, ILA South Atlantic & Gulf Coast District

🙌 What a turnout!

On August 25th, more than 400 ILA members and their families came out for the ILA & MILA Health Fair at the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida.

The event brought together members and families from ILA Locals 1416, 1526, 1922, and 1922-1 for a day focused on health and wellness.

A special thank you to all of the participating vendors and partners:

• ILA Welfare & Pension Funds Office
• MILA — Laverne & Sharleka
• Cigna
• CVS Caremark
• Aetna
• EyeMed
• ILA Dental
• Renita Henry Law Firm
• Ullico / Lincoln Financial

…and many more who gave their time to serve our members.

Your health is your greatest asset — thank you for taking the time to invest in it. We look forward to seeing you at the next one!

⚓️ HEALTH • WEALTH • WELLNESS — ILA STYLE! 💪🏽❤️

Last week, more than 200 members, retirees and casual workers came together as ILA Local 1359-1860 Fort Pierce–Cape Canaveral hosted its Health, Wealth & Wellness event on August 26th.

With more than 15 participating vendors, attendees enjoyed a full day focused on health, education and fellowship — including health screenings, massages, chair yoga, line dancing, counseling resources, breast cancer awareness, financial wellness information, and valuable guidance on healthcare benefits, pensions and annuities.

And of course, there was plenty of great food! Special thanks to Creative Charcuterie, A FABulocious Treats, TasTee Salads and The Eggroll Plug for helping make the day even better.
The event concluded with praise, worship and prayer — a meaningful end to a day centered around the health and well-being of our ILA family. 🙏🏽

A very special thanks to Ms. Elise Dixon, Fund Administrator; Ms. Laverne Thompson, MILA Executive Director; all participating vendors and volunteers; and everyone who helped make the event such a success.

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🎒ILA Local 1359-1860 Annual Back-to-School Drive 📚

ILA Local 1359-1860, proudly serving St. Lucie and Brevard County, hosted its Annual Back-to-School Drive, supporting more than 350 children in the community.

Students received backpacks filled with school supplies to help them start the school year prepared and confident. Families also enjoyed a day of face painting, door prizes, snow cones, great food, fun, and fellowship.

Each backpack included a complimentary haircut coupon, generously donated by Gentlemen’s Corner Salon, helping students look and feel their best for the new school year.
Special thanks to all volunteers, sponsors, and partners who made this event a success.

Together, we are investing in our children and strengthening our community one backpack at a time.

ILA Local 1359-1860 – Building Strong Communities, Supporting Bright Futures! ❤️⚓📚