ILA LOCAL 1291 MISSION

At ILA Local 1291, our mission is to support and empower our members in the maritime industry. We are committed to advocating for the rights and welfare of our members, ensuring safe and efficient working conditions, and promoting continuous training and development opportunities. We strive to maintain strong partnerships with employers, government agencies, and community organizations to advance the interests of our members and promote the growth of the industry. As a union, we believe in the power of collective action and will continue to fight for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for our members.

Congratulations

Congratulations

All of us at ILA Local 1291 offer our sincerest congratulations to ILA International Vice President and Local 1422 President Kenny Riley, the recipient of the esteemed John Hassell Award! We're incredibly proud of Kenny and his accomplishments. From his early days working ships in 1971, through his full-time work at the Port of Charleston starting in 1977 after graduating from The College of Charleston, and his subsequent election to the Executive Board of ILA Local 1422, Kenny has always been a strong and dedicated leader. Congratulations, Kenny, on this well-deserved honor presented at the 99th Annual Maritime Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting and Gala!

ILA Local 1291 proudly thanks President Harold J. Daggett and International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett for delivering this historic contract, a testament to their commitment to our members.
A heartfelt thank you to Harold Daggett, Dennis Daggett, and the entire ILA for your unwavering hard work, dedication, and leadership. Your tireless efforts have paved the way for this accomplishment, and we are grateful for everything you’ve d
All of us at ILA Local 1291 offer our sincerest congratulations to ILA International Vice President and Local 1422 President Kenny Riley, the recipient of the esteemed John Hassell Award! We're incredibly proud of Kenny and his accomplishments. From
Attention Local 1291 Members!!! The ratification vote for the USMX-ILA 2024-2030 Master Contract will take place tomorrow, February 25, at 6 AM. The voting will be held at our Hiring Center, located at: The Alexander Talmadge Employment & Train
ATTENTION ILA LOCAL 1291! Please click the link in our bio to watch the full video featuring our International President, Harold J. Daggett, and our Executive Vice President, Dennis A. Daggett, as they break down the Tentative Agreement on the USMX-I
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