What Really Happens at the Port of Miami | Tony Arrufat

Tony Arrufat is running for President of ILA Local 1922 — the union representing workers at the Port of Miami, Port Everglades, and Port Canaveral — and in this episode, he breaks down exactly why this election matters. He shares his experience working the port, his biggest accomplishments, and the priorities he's bringing into office if elected.

We get into the real concerns of union members, the growing threat of automation, how strikes and contracts work, and what differentiates the Port of Miami from others around the country. Tony also shares some wild stories from the port — including the time someone found a "missile" inside a container.

If you work at the port, know someone who does, or just want to understand how Miami's economy actually moves — this episode is for you.

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0:00 Intro
0:48 About Tony
1:18 Upcoming Elections
2:15 Port of Miami
3:30 Importance of the Union
4:40 His Experience
8:32 Biggest Accomplishments
11:43 His Priorities When Elected
13:03 Members’ Main Concerns
14:43 Problem with Autiomation
17:11 Other Ports
18:01 Tunnel
19:24 Strikes and Contracts
22:27 Finding a “Missile” in the Port
25:25 Selling Containers
26:38 What Can You FInd in the Containers
27:40 Travelling on the Vessel
30:58 How to Vote in Upcoming Elections
31:50 Core Values
32:47 Why Vote for Tony
34:43 Elections Logistics and Scenarios
36:59 Younger Members
38:12 Top 3 Restaurants
39:43 Vote for Tony
40:31 Outro