This education link has been set up to keep all ILA members informed of what’s taking place in our industry; past and present. This site will include articles, stories, photographs and videos. At times, some of the videos will include training and be educational. Other times, we will take a look into our past and learn more and more about the history of this union and how it was built into what it is today.
ILA Education/History
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Never forget the sacrifices ILA members made to build our great union into what it is today
Livingston, NJ
The William Bernard Dudley Annual Golf Outing
Livingston, NJ
Driving Community
Building Legacy
All proceeds from this event go towards the William Bernard Dudley Scholarship Fund
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ILA LOCAL 1351 OUT OF PORT HOUSTON, TX VISITS NYC
Alex Saenz (far right blue jersey), Eric Mendoza (2nd blue jersey to the far right), Denise Rivera on the left in orange and behind her in orange is Javier Alejos. All from ILA Local 1351 Clerks and Checkers out of Port Houston, Texas make a stop at Citi Field on their visit to NYC.
Thank you Sister Denise Rivera for sharing this photograph with us!
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A message from Brother Ryan Novak, ILA Local 824, West Side Piers, NYC
BACK-TO-BACK AT MANHATTAN CRUISE TERMINAL
Saturday, August 29th was one of those days that showed exactly what the ILA is made of.
At 12:30 AM, the Norwegian Aqua came alongside Pier 88 and our linemen secured her to the dock. By 6:00 and 7:00 AM, the men and women of ILA Locals 824, 1814, 1 and 1804-1 were checked in and ready for the enormous task ahead.
The Aqua normally sails at 4:00 PM but the Norwegian Escape already on her way to Manhattan, the Aqua had to be completely turned around and sailing by 1:30pm.
By 9:00am, the arriving passengers and their luggage had been discharged and moved toward transportation. At the same time, our stores gang was removing garbage and unloading trailer after trailer to replenish the ship: more than 400 pallets of stores. By 9:30am, the entire operation was moving in the other direction.
Our ILA brothers and sisters received, X-rayed, sorted and loaded approximately 5,000 pieces of luggage, while stores continued moving aboard.
Over 4,000 passengers.
400+ pallets.
Approximately 5,000 suitcases.
By 12:30pm, the job was DONE.
At 1:30pm, the Aqua pulled away from Pier 88 and directly behind her was the Norwegian Escape waiting to come in.
No break. No reset. No excuses.
We had already turned one cruise ship and now later in the day with hours of work already behind us we had to do it all over again.
The Escape brought another massive operation:
267 luggage carts discharged and sorted.
4,600 passengers OFF.
4,600 passengers BACK ON.
Approximately 600 pallets of stores unloaded from trucks and loaded aboard.Garbage discharged.
Luggage received, X-rayed, sorted and loaded.
And at 10:00 PM, Norwegian Escape was finished.
Think about that.
In one day, our ILA workforce turned TWO major cruise ships, moved thousands upon thousands of pieces of luggage, handled roughly 1,000 pallets of stores, and helped move more than 17,000 passenger movements on and off those vessels all while working against the clock.
I cannot express how proud I am of every ILA brother and sister who gave everything they had to accomplish this tremendous task.
Our ILA members have proven time and time again that whatever the task, whatever the conditions and whatever the circumstances, we will answer the call and get the job DONE!
Because this is more than moving luggage, pallets and ships.
It’s pride in our job.
Pride in our brothers and sisters.
Pride in our Union.
And pride in the country whose waterfront we keep moving.
TWO SHIPS. ONE DAY. ONE UNION.
UNION PROUD. ILA STRONG!
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Great job!!
We show the world every day that there is none better than the ILA! Well done!!!!
It’s the job Port Miami turns 5 plus ships pm any given day
ILA STRONG !!
Awesome! ILWU 19 SEATTLE
Thank you brother!!! 👍🏼 ILA UNION LONGHSOREMAN PROUD!!!
824 👏🏻👏🏻
Great job!!!
Go Union
Amen 🙏awesome brothers and sisters!
Tampa, FL
ILA SOUTHEASTERN DOCK AND MARINE COUNCIL
The ILA Southeastern Dock and Marine Council Meetings were held this past weekend at the Tampa Marriott Westshore Hotel in Tampa, FL.
At these meetings, ILA delegates and leaders come together to have discussions as they bring updates to the table of what’s taking place in the South.
They also get an opportunity to learn from each other as they share the challenges they may face at their home ports.
Photo Credits:
Darryl Alston, ILA Local 1408
Larry McKnight, ILA Local 1416
Thank You!!
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ILA International President Harold J. Daggett…leading the 85,000 rank and file members of the International Longshoremen’s Association into the future….protecting our jobs as he leads us in our ongoing fight against automation.
Daggett, who always puts the membership first and will protect the ILA no matter what it takes, joined ILA Local 1804-1 in 1967 and has been serving the membership of the ILA as our International President since 2011.
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Omg! The Best.
God bless you sir 🙏 ILA local 333
Bravo dios bendice 🙏 amén
Greatest Labor Leader in the WORLD!! My dad! I love you ❤️
This man has truly helped his members.
Love that guy!
Stay Focused don’t budge
Greatest of all time 💪
Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for so many!!
That’s my boss man right there . Thank you sir .
Doesn’t get any better than him
Thanks for looking out for the widows!!! We appreciate it.
I'm a soldier in his army!
Very luck to have this man. Local 1593 member
Hats off to this Leadership !
God Bless !!!
Amen.
Man of distinction as a leader of men 👏👏👏
Best in my 47 years
I. L. A. All the way. Local. 1566
Ila all the way
Glory be to our President
The Greatest Líder ⚓️
Nothing but the best for us at LOCAL 1804-1 from top to bottom Ty Harold for you're dedication to our family couldn't ask for any better.
Best president we could ever ask for
Port of New Orleans
In photograph, Longshoremen are at the docks of New Orleans waiting to unload cotton from the vessel in the distance.
There’s no doubt that at this time cotton was king at the port of New Orleans.
However, the port of New Orleans handled such a variety of goods, not only agricultural products like cotton, grains, sugar, corn meal, rice, butter and cheese, coffee, tea, spices, oysters and fish, salt, fruits and nuts, livestock, and wool, but manufactured products as well.
The city manufactured a wide variety of dry goods such as silks, linens, and other fabrics. These products were not only imported from across the country but were also exports from factories right in New Orleans.
Photo Credit:
New Orleans Culture
Thank You!!
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WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS!!
The strength of the ILA was not built overnight—it was built through generations of sacrifice, hard work, courage, and solidarity. Long before the benefits, wages, protections, and opportunities we have today, our brothers and sisters stood on the docks and fought for a better future.
They laid the foundation for all of us and fought for dignity and respect.
We proudly stand on the shoulders of the ILA members who gave so much and built our great union into what we have today.
Respect!
GOD BLESS THE ILA!!
Int'l Longshoremen's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District
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The International Longshoremen’s Association is a proud member of the International Dockworkers Council.
Please take a moment to watch this video they have shared with us:
OUR HISTORY HAS NO SECRETS.
Past. Present. Future.
Today, we look back with respect and gratitude to those who created, believed in and fought for the idea of international solidarity.
Tony Nelson and Terry Teague are part of that history. As founding fathers of the IDC, they know better than anyone how difficult the road has been — the battles, the doubts, the sacrifices and, above all, the determination needed to keep moving forward.
A few years ago, they shared their vision of the IDC. Today, their words remind us where we come from, why we started, and why we must never forget what brought us together.
From those first steps, we have grown into a global family of almost 165,000 dockworkers. And we believe our next General Assembly will bring very good news for our movement and for the future of international dockworker solidarity.
But growth must never make us forget our roots.
That is why we will keep coming back to The Casa — the “house of everyone.”
A place where, from time to time, we return to heal, to listen, to ask for advice, and to learn from those who walked this road before us.
Because history is not something we simply remember.
History is something we carry.
So watch it. Share it. Enjoy it.
And remember:
If we’re together, it’s impossible to fail
@ilaunion @ilasagcd @ila1804_1official @ddag21 @jordi_aragunde
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ILA/WGMA GIVE BACK AS $232,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN HOUSTON, TX AND SURROUNDING AREAS
The International Longshoremen’s Association at Port Houston and the West Gulf Maritime Association are proud to announce that 31 deserving students will receive over $232,000 in scholarships for higher learning and education.
On July 11, 2026 the ILA and WGMA held their annual J.H. “Buddy” Raspberry Scholarship Luncheon. Thirty one deserving students received a total of $232,000 worth of scholarships.
The J.H. “Buddy” Raspberry Scholarship Fund awards over 30 scholarships each year in all courses of study including trade and vocational training. Scholarship recipients are selected based upon their prior academic performance, performance on tests designed to measure ability and aptitude for higher education, recommendations from instructors or other individuals of no relation, and essays drawn from personal experiences. The Raspberry Scholarship Fund also awards one $17,000 financial aid scholarship to aid students who have proven economic disadvantages.
Congratulations to the 2026 winners!!!!
• Adam Moore
• Aubrie Cortez
• Claudia Keller
• Drake Bentke
• Emilia Gonzalez
• Emma Ramos
• Estefania Gonzalez
• Jackson Bell
• Jade Dickens
• Jeremiah Baldwin
• Jeremy Figaro
• Jessar Aguilar
• Jett Dickens
• JhauRiel Perkins
• Kai Spence
• Kendell Polimis
• Kendyll Strohmer
• Kynlee Flippen
• Leah Tapia
• Lily lopez
• Lisette Cortez
• Mackenzie Henkel
• Marley Maderazo
• Maxamilian Rodriguez
• Mia Tamez
• Morgan Shelor
• Riley Johnson
• Samantha Rodriguez
• Serena Gossett
• Stacey Garza
• Vladimir Hardy
The ILA wishes all of you success as you head back to school for this upcoming fall semester!!
Congratulations!!
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Bravo dios bendice 🙏
Cheryl Colburn Mcknight find out about this for next year for Chayne
Liane Furnia
Awesome 👍
Port of Brunswick, GA
AUGUST 26-27, 2026
ILA LOCAL 1423 EDUCATION AND TRAINING TAKES PLACE AT THE 3RD ANNUAL PORT RODEO IN BRUNSWICK, GA
The 3rd Annual Brunswick Port Rodeo brings ILA members and port companies together for hands-on heavy equipment training, which prepares ILA workers to safely and professionally operate the new equipment coming to the Port of Brunswick, Georgia.
The companies kindly asked the equipment owners to lend some new pieces to the port for the ILA workers to train on and practice with and they were happy to step up and make that happen.
This marks the third year of this annual event that promotes safety, training and education so our ILA workforce is able to do their jobs effectively and efficiently at the Port of Brunswick.
Thank you to ILA Local 1423 President Freddie Sams for photos and contributing to this story.
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Jarvis Double-j Jenkins he brought the duck shirt out 👍
Bravo
You guys hiring
I love my local! #ILAStrong #UnionStrong #1423Strong
Congratulations ILA1423
Samantha Chestnut I see you!!!
1423 💪🏾 ⚓️
ILA #1423💪
Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈