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KEY WEST, FL. (February 2, 2026)   Congratulations and thank you to Local 1526, International Longshoremen’s Association out of Port Everglades, Florida on hosting the Second Annual Southeast Florida Golf Classic that helped raised thousands for their local scholarship fund.  Kudos to Local 1526 President Johnnie Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer Anthony Gross and the officers and members […]

ILA Attorneys Lesley Mardon, John P. Sheridan and Eric Nelson lead discussions on duties and responsibilties of local officers. Copies of “Local Union Officer Manual” prepared by ILA General Counsel Office were distributed during this productive session at ILA’s South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Educational Conference  

Day Three Opens at South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District’s Educational Conference in San Antonio, Texas with Eloy Cortez, District Representative, welcoming ILA Delegation followed by Opening Prayer delivered by Rodney Priestley, President, ILA Local 1504 and District Vice President; and Pledge of Allegiance led by Johnnie Dixon, President, ILA Local 1526 and District Vice

ILA participants at the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District were educated on definition and benefits of an ILA Money Purchase Plans. Torin Ragin (left) serves as moderator for this panel, which included Frank McKenney (center), Managing Partner, McKinney Capital Management; and Christopher McDonough, Chief Investment Officer at Investment Performance Services.(IPS).  

An important subject matter for all ILA Local officers was discussed on a Wednesday panel at the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Educational Conference in San Antonio, Texas. “New Reporting Requirements: “Local PAC Funding and ILA COPE Updates” was led by moderator Eric Nelson, Counsel, ILA SAGCD, (at left); Joseph Filacanevo, Controller, International Longshoremen’s