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New President's Update
A Video Update from President Warren Smith
Cruise details, meetings, orientations, and member activities are gathered here so the next step is easy to find.
August 31 – September 5, 2027 · Labor Day weekend
Venue to be announced
A summit focused on workplace safety, injury prevention, and members' rights and benefits under workers' compensation. Runs from the last Tuesday in August through Labor Day weekend. Agenda and registration details coming soon.
Details Coming SoonDecember 3–7, 2026
Carnival Elation · departing Jacksonville
Celebrate 90 years of brotherhood with ILA Local 1408 members, families, and longshoremen from across the country. Cabins are bookable now with a deposit.
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ILA Local 1408 Union Hall
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Confirm SchedulePresident Warren Smith shares a direct video message for the membership of Local 1408 — watch the full update below.
Official reminders, member announcements, and timely updates from the President and officers — published as they're released.
President Warren Smith shares a direct video message for the membership of Local 1408 — watch the full update below.
Read moreAn update from the membership letter going out this week — covering the District Convention, the new ila1408.org, and the 90th Anniversary Holiday at Sea cruise.
Read moreThese procedures are temporary and in effect to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and will be lifted as soon as possible.
The ILA is committed to creating job opportunities, providing better educational resources, and improving benefits for its members.
All areas of loading and unloading cargo on and off ships, including the operation of all equipment.
Won the "Safety Award" for best damage prevention record for multiple consecutive years.
Our labor force generates almost 1,000,000 man-hours per year serving the Jacksonville port.
Over $260,000 awarded to deserving students through our annual college scholarship program since 1995.
The International Longshoremen's Association is a union that represents workers in the maritime industry, including those who work in loading and unloading cargo on and off ships, as well as the operation of all equipment related to cargo handling.
The ILA also provides labor for maintenance operations, warehouse operations, and deep-sea shipping. With a long history dating back to the 1800s, we continue to serve our members and the maritime industry today.
Learn More About Us1M+
Man-hours per year
550K+
Cars handled yearly
$40M+
Labor income (2008)
$260K+
In scholarships awarded
Local 1408 can spotlight outstanding members across everyday service, header leadership, and safety excellence.
Celebrate the members who set the standard for dependability, teamwork, and pride on the waterfront.
Highlight headers who keep crews coordinated, safe, and ready to get the job done.
Recognize members who lead by example with safe habits, clear communication, and care for the crew.
New applicants can review requirements, upload documents, and send the union hall the information needed to begin the membership process.
Prepare
Review TWIC, physical, identification, and membership fee requirements.
Submit
Submit the online application and upload required documents in one place.
Attend
Watch for orientation scheduling and next steps from the union hall.
A member training portal for safety resources, onboarding materials, and certification tracking — coming to Local 1408.
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The challenges of the next decade supersede those of any similar span of time in the history of ILA Local 1408. Our membership looks to the future with hope.
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