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.Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:48 About Tony1:18 Upcoming Elections2:15 Port of Miami3:30 Importance of the Union4:40 His Experience8:32 Biggest Accomplishments11:43 His Priorities When Elected13:03 Members’ Main Concerns14:43 Problem with Autiomation17:11 Other Ports18:01 Tunnel19:24 Strikes and Contracts22:27 Finding a “Missile” in the Port25:25 Selling Containers26:38 What Can You FInd in the Containers27:40 Travelling on the Vessel30:58 How to Vote in Upcoming Elections31:50 Core Values32:47 Why Vote for Tony34:43 Elections Logistics and Scenarios36:59 Younger Members38:12 Top 3 Restaurants39:43 Vote for Tony40:31 Outro