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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Liverpool, England
ILA LOCAL 273 OUT OF SAINT JOHN, N.B. CANADA VISITS THE CASA UNION HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
In photograph, left to right are:
ILA Local 273 President Terry Wilson, ILA Local 273 member Brian Duplessis and Liverpool docker Terry Teague standing on the steps of the world famous Casa Union Hall and Community Center located in Liverpool, England.
The Casa is located on Hope Street in the heart of the University/Theatre district of the City and within sight of Liverpool's iconic Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals.
The Casa is generally considered the Mecca of Union Halls and was founded in December of 2000 by sacked dockers from the historic 1995-1998 Liverpool dockers’ dispute.
The Liverpool Dockers' dispute between dockers and their employers, Mersey Docks and Harbour Company (MDHC) and Torside Ltd, in Liverpool, England, lasted from 1995 to 1998. Although considered a strike, it was strictly a lockout as the employers, Mersey Docks, sacked the dockers for breach of contract when they refused to cross a picket line set up by their sacked Torside Limited colleagues. Initially, five Torside workers were dismissed following a dispute regarding overtime pay, who in turn formed a picket line that other dockers refused to cross in solidarity.
President Terry Wilson traveled over to England with a delegation of ILA Local 273 members to participate in the 3rd Annual International Dockworkers Futbol Tournament in Tilbury and, while they were there, they made time to visit this incredible union hall filled with so much history
ILA Local 273 works the docks at Saint John, NB, Canada.
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What a truly fantastic experience inspiring visit to Casa Union Hall, a place filled with history and brotherhood! So great to see union members from Canada and learn about the hall's significance. The dedication to the labor movement is truly admirable. 🙏
Bravo dios bendice 🙏 amén
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Port of NY/NJ
A gang of Longshoremen come together for a photograph on New York City’s West Side piers sometime during the 1930’s.
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ILA members working the docks and moving cargo long before the days of containerization.
This historical photograph was shared to us from the offices’ of Maher Terminals at Port Newark, NJ
We are the International Longshoremen’s Association
Established 1892
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I did 59 years, and loved ever day
I worked there too, Grace LIne and US Lines.
My father's days in the 50s and 60s at Pier 57, NYC!
Good old days!💪👍👏
My father’s days on the on the pier in Brooklyn 🇮🇹
Spent 44 years on those docks, saw a lot of breakbulk.
I was there in the 1960s ⚓️
Oh the memories come flooding back from my years on the Derry docks.
Remember those days years ago still have my old stevdore hook put away did alot of bags with it
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Wheres the pieplate.?
My Dad, late 50s.
Port Miami
ILA LOCAL’S 1922 & 1416 WELCOME UNITED STATES ACTING SECRETARY OF LABOR KEITH SONDERLING TO PORT MIAMI
Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling visited Port Miami on Monday, August 24, 2026 and had a round table discussion with ILA Locals 1922, 1416, management as well as Port Director Jonathan Daniels and staff.
The visit provided an opportunity to showcase Port Miami’s operations as they discussed workforce development, job creation, and the importance of investing in ILA skilled professionals who play a role in Port Miami’s economic impact on the community, the state and the country.
The ILA delegates and leaders also talked about working on getting an apprenticeship program created for high school and college kids that may have an interest in making a career on the waterfront for themselves in the future.
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In photograph, left to right are:
Anthony Bretana- ILA Local 1922 Secretary Treasurer
James Younker, ILA local 1922 Vice President
Obel Cruz, ILA Local 1922 President
Stephen Hopkins ILA Local 1416 Vice President
United States Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling
Jonathan Daniels, Miami Port Director
Alissa Peneloza, Miami Asst Port Director
Bruce Brecheisen, Vice President, Seabord Marine
Delandrius Jackson ILA local 1416 Recording Secretary
Dana Ferguson ILA local 1416 Secretary Treasurer
Chris Arocha, President, Atlantic Marine
Photo Credit:
Jorge Diaz, ILA Local 1922 Business Agent
Thank You!!
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Keep up the great work prayers for all
Port of Philadelphia
April 1935
LONGSHOREMEN LOAD SHIPS FROM RAILROAD CARS AT THE PORT OF PHILADELPHIA IN 1935
A view of an active railway pier at Port Richmond in Philadelphia located on the Delaware River showing dockworkers unloading pipe sections from railway cars onto a docked ship. On the right, the workers use pulleys to move the pipes from the cars, one of which is marked “N.Y.C.” On the left, workers on the ship look down at the scene.
Port Richmond is a neighborhood in the River Wards section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Port Richmond was owned by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company starting in the mid-1850s. This photograph was taken in April of 1935.
Photo Credit:
The Library Company of Philadelphia.
Thank You!!
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My grandfather worked those piers.My father told me, that during WWII, my grandfather worked every day of the year except CHRISTMAS DAY
It was hard back in the day but his hard as it was, that’s how great it was. People were funny. I love the waterfront Dennis Stewart I LA 1291, retired 30 something years great life oh yeah, I’m not Catherine ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
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OK NO CHEETING NO GOOGLE SERCH WHATS THAT WOOD CALLED ON THE WATERFRONT
That was the lid covers of the ship
Port of Brunswick
Port of Savannah
PERRY C. HARVEY, SR. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
ILA Local 1475 Clerks & Checkers from the Port of Savannah participate in the 35th Annual Perry C. Harvey Sr. Golf Tournament down in St. Simon’s Island, GA
In photograph:
Michael “Catfish” Kardos
Local 1475 Rank & File Member
Dustin Allen
Local 1475 Rank & File Member
Bobby Dzienny
Local 1475 Executive Board
Adam Lively
Local 1475 Rank & File Member
All proceeds from this event will go towards the Perry C. Harvey Scholarship Fund.
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what's up Bobby you hitting em straight!!
Had and awesome time
Tilbury, England
ILA SOCCER PLAYERS RAISE $12,000 FOR THE CASA UNION HALL AND COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED IN LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND
On Saturday, August 22, 2026, dockworkers from around the world held their 3rd Annual International Futbol Tournament in Tilbury, England.
During this incredible event that brings longshoremen and dockworkers together from every corner of the world, the ILA soccer players were proud to announce that they raised $12,000 for the Casa Union Hall and Community Center in Liverpool, England.
The Casa is generally regarded as the Mecca of longshore unions halls and some of our ILA leaders and delegates have had the chance to visit this historic building on several occasions.
The International Dockworkers Movement continues to grow strong and make history!!
Worldwide Solidarity!!
In photograph, ILA Local 1804-1 Business Agent/ITF Representative Billy Hartigan presents check to John Lynch, Liverpool Dockworker/Casa Union Hall member with IDC Labor Coordinator Jordi Aragunde looking on.
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Awesome!
Well done to ALL concerned you did us proud👍🫵💪👊🍷
Go Billy ⚽️💪
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Go Union
Bringing the trophy home. Fuck yeah!!!
Luis Chavez
Love it!!
Solidarity in action!
Great job guy!!!!
Well Done gentlemen and as always God Bless the ILA 💪🇺🇸💪
Well done, ILA soccer team! Your fundraising efforts will make a huge difference in the liverpool community . In solidarity to all involved ⚽️ ⚓️ 🤝
Great stuff!!!
Great work!
William Hartigan, Jordi Aragunde Miguens Dennis A. Daggett goats ✍️🐐✌️
Awesome!!!!!! 🏆
Port of Boston
ILA LOCALS 799, 800, 805, 1066, 1604 WORKING VESSELS AROUND THE CLOCK AT THE PORT OF BOSTON
The Norwegian Breakaway(left) just arriving Sunday morning in the Port of Boston; and the Zim Mount Fuji(right) just finishing after the ILA members worked overnight.
The Norwegian Breakaway was launched in 2013, is 1068 feet in length, with a max capacity of 3900 passengers.
The Zim Mount Fuji was built in 2023, is 1,200 feet in length, with a max capacity of 15,000 TEU’s.
Both ships are being worked by ILA Boston Locals 799, 800, 805, 1066, and 1604.
Photo Credit:
Eugene Stancato
Vice President
Local 800
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LETS GO ILA
Tilbury, England
Dockworkers of the World Unite at the 3rd Annual International Futbol Tournament in Tilbury, England
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A MESSAGE FROM ILA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DENNIS A. DAGGETT:
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ILA 791 "The Mother Local"...
Really enjoy reading your posts on the history of the ILA. Keep them coming. Thank you for taking the time and sharing them with us.
Thank you Dennis , I love reading these history lessions
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MEN ALONG THE SHORE The I.L.A. and its History by Maud Russell. www.abebooks.com/Men-Along-Shore-Maud-Russell-Brussel/32316378619/bd