2026 SESSION
INTRODUCED
26108105D
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 383
Offered March 10, 2026
Commending the International Longshoremen's Association, Local 1248.
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Patron—Hayes
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WHEREAS, the International Longshoremen's Association, Local 1248, chartered in 1928, has faithfully served the Commonwealth's maritime industry, economy, and communities for 98 years; and
WHEREAS, Local 1248 traces its origins to organizing efforts in the early 20th century by Black dockworkers in Norfolk, including the Coal Trimmers Union, which merged with the International Longshoremen's Association to address racial discrimination, low pay, and hazardous conditions; and
WHEREAS, Local 1248, headquartered at 3300 East Princess Anne Road in Norfolk, has been a cornerstone of the Port of Virginia, handling significant cargo volume and supporting global trade; and