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
Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1233
ILA Local 1233 has a long, storied history on the docks at the Port of NY/NJ.
They are part of the Longshore craft and were established on March 1, 1927.
Next year, the members of ILA Local 1233 will come together and proudly celebrate their 100th Anniversary!
In photograph, the ILA Local 1233 Executive Board at one of their union meetings sometime during the 1950’s.
Photo Credit:
Victor Thomas
Secretary Treasurer
ILA Local 1233
Thank You!
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Check out my Uncle Junior Gardner sitting in the middle...He was Legendary...President of Local 1233 #FamilyTies
Legendary for sure. I remember when he became the first African American to become the Assistant General Organizer of the ILA in 1979. Your uncle was all of that in the ILA Convention. He accepted that position wearing a red suit, black shirt, and black gators. Junior was our Black Star. He opened the door for a movement like the Charleston 5. PEACE & SOLIDARITY!
Junior gardener thank you sir you was a blessing in my life
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Go Union
THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION STANDS IN SOLIDARITY WITH OUR DOCKWORKER SISTERS AND BROTHERS OF THE MARITIME UNION OF AUSTRALIA
ILA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DENNIS A. DAGGETT’S POWERFUL MESSAGE TO DOCKWORKERS AROUND THE WORLD:
MUA members in Australia are peacefully protesting DP World’s push toward automation that would displace dockworkers across the globe, and right there in Australia.
Global solidarity is more important now than ever! Our time is now!!
The dockworker movement is united in protecting and preserving our jobs and our job functions. We do not support job killing technologies, and we never will. The wealthy continue to increase their profits by eliminating good, family-sustaining jobs while too many politicians look the other way.
This is not blue collar versus white collar. This is a working-class fight across every sector. When you remove skilled workers from the equation, you weaken communities, damage local economies, and erode dignity in work.
We don’t want Universal Basic Income. We want purpose. We want dignity. We want to work. We love what we do and we are proud of our industry.
Dockworkers will lead this fight!! We will stand together, and we will never surrender!!
Solidarity Forever!!!
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1804-1 POWER SHOP KEEPING SNOW EQUIPMENT UP AND RUNNING DURING THIS CHALLENGING AND RECORD BREAKING WINTER WEATHER 2026
Photo Credit:
Bobby Rispoli
Master Foreman
ILA Local 1804-1
Maintenance & Repair
Maher Terminals
Thank You!!
#InternationalLongshoremensAssociation
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Awesome view of the shop 😎👍
Getting it done at Maher !!! 👊🏻💪🏻
Power shop did a great job working together ILA
This storm was a tough one on the equipment. Snow like that will test any machine. Big respect to the shop crew for staying on top of it and keeping us out there.
Let's man up..finish strong
Go Union
WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
ESTABLISHED 1892
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The power of the world 🌎
ILA STRONG
Good morning, I like that.Have a good day , bro
Simply the BEST 1804. 🫵🇱🇷💪
ILA strong #1408
ILA strong Local 1233😎🤟
1423 port of Brunswick Georgia
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA Local 1804-1 gets equipment ready to clear snow at Maher Terminals as blizzard hits New York City Metropolitan area on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Photo Credit:
Joe Mongiello
ILA Local 1804-1
Thank You!
#internationallongshoremensassociation
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Trying to forget! haha
The best of best
Remember it well!
Be safe out there my fellow brothers and sisters!!
Be careful
ILA gets it done Let's gooooooo
Stay Safe!
Be safe! Stay warm
Be safe guys thank you.
Be safe 🙏🏾...Following from The Port of Houston
Thank you!!! ILA STRONG!
Bundle up and stay safe. Jeff ILA local 970
Be Careful
Stay safe out there
Best in the business. 💪🙏🙌
Go Union
I dont miss that stay safe
Let’s go boys !!!! Stay safe ILA see you all Wednesday!!!!
Greenwich Terminals in Philly has 1 machine 😡
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Be safe get the Bag
Milan, Italy
USA MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM WINS GOLD AS THEY TAKE DOWN THE CANADIENS IN MILAN, ITALY
The United States takes down the Canadiens in the Gold Medal Game at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
The game winning goal was scored by Jack Hughes, who plays for the New Jersey Devils.
The New Jersey Devils home arena is The Prudential Center, which is minutes from Port Newark and is visited throughout the year by thousands of ILA members.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES MEN’S OLYMPIC HOCKEY TEAM….YOU ARE THE BEST AND YOU MADE US PROUD!!
United States Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Gold Medals:
1960-Squaw Valley, California
1980-Lake Placid, New York
2026-Milan, Italy
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Don't forget the Tkachuk brothers whose grandmother and aunt are members of ILA Local #1066 Boston!
Great game two great teams!
The best 🇺🇸🤘🍷🍷
Let’s go 🇺🇸!!!
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Men's & Women's Ice Hockey Achieved Greatness! USA 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙🏒🥅
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A message from ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett:
Brothers and Sisters,
One of our very own, Che Kenneally, is stepping into the ring tomorrow night to fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship.
Che comes from a proud seafaring and dockworker family and is a member of the Maritime Union of Australia, MUA. She represents the same toughness, discipline, and heart that defines longshore workers all over the world.
Tomorrow night she will be fighting at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, and the fight will be broadcast live on DAZN.
If anyone happens to be in the Detroit area tomorrow, it would be amazing if you could stop by and show Che your support in person.
For the rest of us, we will be watching on DAZN and cheering for our warrior.
From the docks of Australia to the waterfront here at home, we are pulling for you, Sister. Bring that belt home!
Solidarity Always!!
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Long Beach cruise terminal. Are these guys throwing lines ILA ?
Easton, MD
ILA EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ILA LOCAL 333 OUT OF THE PORT OF BALTIMORE AND ILA LOCAL 1922 OUT OF PORT MIAMI COME TOGETHER AS EDUCATION AND TRAINING TAKES PLACE AT THE CALHOON M.E.B.A. ENGINEERING SCHOOL IN EASTON, MARYLAND
International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1922 out of Port Miami and International Longshoremen’s Association Local 333 out of the Port of Baltimore recently met at the Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School in Easton, Maryland to expand advanced technical training opportunities for ILA mechanics from Maine to Texas.
The training programs will include:
Refrigeration Trouble Shooting and Repair, Diesel Generator (Genset) Repair,
Welding Proficiency and
Crane PLC Troubleshooting.
In the picture with propeller….Left to right…ILA members-
James Younker, ILA Local 1922 Business Agent, Michael Coe, Vice President, ILA Local 333/ACD Vice President, Scott Cowan, President, ILA Local 333/ILA International Vice President, Jason Young Walking Delegate, ILA Local 333, and Donald Littleton, Reefer Foreman, ILA Local 333.
In photograph with “Carrier Unit” is ILA Local 1922 Business Agent James Younker with M.E.B.A. instructors.
The Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (M.E.B.A.) is the nation’s oldest maritime labor union, established in 1875. They represent a large and diverse mix of engineers and deck officers, experienced and skilled in all aspects of the maritime workforce.
Since its founding on the banks of the Great Lakes in 1875, the M.E.B.A. has been the premier maritime labor union for the officers of the United States Merchant Marine.
The Calhoon M.E.B.A. Engineering School was founded 60 years ago in 1966.
The International Longshoremen’s Association is proud to partner up with our M.E.B.A. sisters and brothers to further advance our education and training in the maritime industry.
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Anyone that would like information on the school or what classes are offered, please do not hesitate to reach out!
David Holton
ILA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/IDC GENERAL COORDINATOR DENNIS A. DAGGETT’S MESSAGE OF SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY TO OUR DOCKWORKER SISTERS AND BROTHERS OUT OF AVILÉS, SPAIN
The brave dockworkers of Sindicato de Estibadores del Principado de Asturias (SEPRA) and FRENTE PORTUARIO are standing on that line right now, fighting for dignity, job security, safe working conditions, and respect for their collective agreement at the Port of Avilés.
The International Longshoremen’s Association supports you all and stands shoulder to shoulder with you during this fight!!
DOCKWORKERS ARE UNITED!!
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My man!! A labor leader known the world over!
Always remember brother and sisters, we stand together in ILA solidarity. We have your back and we don’t let go of each other in our fight!
With the IDC no Longshoreman will ever walk alone!!💪💪💪💪
Love the solidarity between dockworkers around the world. Are there efforts to link up the dockworkers’ fight with the warehouse workers, truckers and other workers in the US? We are fighting the same fight and should present one front as the working class.
Fight the power Fight the power We've got to fight the powers that be
If we are together it is impossible to fail!
Solidarity!!!! Stay strong
Solidarity is awesome
Amazing the support and solidarity globally with our brothers and sisters ILA WE ARE ONE
Great leadership can’t lose ILA strong💪
LFG fighting for everyone 🙏🏾💪
We love the solidarity that ILA shows throughout the world global solidarity thank you to our great executive vice president of the ILA for his strong words of support to all the dock workers all over the world ILA strong global power.
Keep up the fight brothers and sisters of Avilés! Solidarity Forever!!🪝👊🏼
Great message. Praying for the workers in Spain. You sent a strong message Dennis
Wow ! Great message and heart warming to those dockworkers on strike in Spain. My prayers are with them and of course to our family here in the USA. ❤️
Stay strong. Global Solidarity!
Stay strong, Solidarity 💪
I.L.A.LOCAL 24 KEEP WORKING AND KEEP FIGHTING.
Thank you for your leadership!
“Power in numbers “
Well said my friend
Solidarity with our international counterparts is so important!!!
A great leader and person.
God bless Tha ILA
