10/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2024 13:59
Rep. Garcia on the First Day of the ILA Workers Strike in Houston
Below is Congresswoman Garcia's statement on the matter:
"I fully support all the union members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in Houston and across all the Gulf and East Coast ports who are on strike demanding a contract with fairer wages and critical job protections.
"The hardworking men and women of the ILA are the backbone of America's port operations. During the pandemic, they worked tirelessly to ensure that our nation's commerce did not come to a halt, and they helped fuel our economic recovery. In Houston, they make sure our port remains a crucial player in the global economy-generating over $900 billion in nationwide economic value."The success of our local and national economy depends on making sure that those who do the heavy lifting are given the dignity and respect they deserve. I stand with ILA in their fight for better economic opportunities for their workers and their families."