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 1814
PORT LIBERTY CONTAINER TERMINAL
STATEN ISLAND, NY
ILA Local 1814 mechanics work together to keep equipment up and running during a couple of months of heavy volume that moved through Port Liberty Container Terminal in Staten Island, NY.
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In photograph, left to right, are ILA Local 1814 members:
Tommy Pugliese (Foreman)
Francesco Dato
Junior Poncio
Kenny Boos
Antonio Agosta
Joey Aichoun (Asst. Foreman)
Pete Sodano (Maintenance Shop Steward)
Brian Reynolds
Hipolito Pitre
Jose Matos
Alex Cubero
Thank you Pete Sodano, Maintenance Shop Steward, ILA Local 1814, for forwarding this to us!!
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Port of Virginia
Hampton Roads
A message shared to us by ILA Chief of Staff James McNamara:
**WOMEN OF THE ILA**
**KIM BROWN**
Kim Brown, ILA 1248 Member, Receives Inaugural “Thomas M. Little Annual Safety and Productivity Award” from the Port of Virginia
NORFOLK, VA. - Congratulations to the ILA’s Kim Brown, a longtime member of ILA Local 1248 in the Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia, who was recently honored by the Port of Virginia with the “Thoams M. Little Annual Safety and Productivity Award.” The Award is named for the now retired International Vice President Thoams Little who was at the ceremony to present the plaque to Sister Brown.
In addition to Thomas Little and his wife, Glenda, other ILA members participating in the ceremony included Alex Sari; Cory Tomlinson; Kyle Wallace; Jerry Kizer; Vernon Brown; Lawson Basnight; Thornton Walker and Shawn Joyner.
“I am grateful to be the first recipient of the Thomas M. Little Safety and Productivity Award,” said Kim Brown. “It’s a special thrill for me to receive an honor named for my friend and colleague Thomas Little.
The ceremony recognized Mr. Little for his five decades of leadership and commitment to safety that inspired the creation of the award.
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Congrats
Congratulations Kim! Well deserved!
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Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Congratulations!!
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Congratulations 🎊🎉
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Yassssss go Kim
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Congratulations
Port of Auckland, New Zealand
The International Dockworkers Worldwide Solidarity has never been stronger!!
Dockworkers from around the world take time out to visit the Port of Auckland as they participate in the War on the Wharves!!
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Saludos hermanos desde el Puerto del Callao en el Perú líder Portuario de América del Sur
Solidarity Comrades
Stay strong for the future
The boyz!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Wow nice
Are you guys Scabs and Rats like @ilwulocal502? The Ilwu local 502 🐀 list Richard Bennet-Ratted Jesse Kormanack for killing union brother “Crackhead Brian Kearns” Brian had been living with Jesse and to feed his crack habit he was stealing from Jessie so Jessie shot him dead”Rick then turned Jesse in to rcmp. What happened to don’t harm your brother? Rolly “the rat”Hurtubuise-Rolly the rat is/was a multi time elected B/A@ 502.Ratting out current BA “at the time.”Rocky cracky Thompson” Calling rcmp and getting Rocky charged at a local bar for a personal matter.This cost the union local 10’s of thousands of dollars in lawyers fees as Rocky had a restraining order placed against him and could no longer do his current job as BA. Mike cracker Roberge “The 3 daughter father”Who burned a prostitutes body,”SHE was somebody’s daughter too!”He proceeded to call police and write paperwork on his accomplice!wtf.This was encouraged and even leveraged against him by “Uncle”Gordie Fraser”One of 502’s biggest drug distributions.Really?AYFKM Then there’s one of the biggest RATS of them all Vincent “Pickton” McMurchy.Not only is he a star in the book “on the farm”Ayfkm!He has written paperwork and ratted multiple times I have the proof it will be posted. Ratted me out called RCMP:I have paper work lol even Ald said “someone called”Ayfkm? I ended up being charged for 25lbs of weed not mine.But all the Surrey G’s got out of there before the RCMP came flying in and took me down at gunpoint not the first time lol I have the paperwork and will be Posting My Question is?Who’s the real rats? “Enemies within” 👍🏻
Port of NY/NJ
1980
ILA LEADERS COME TOGETHER FOR UNION MEETING IN NYC, 1980
ILA International President Thomas “Teddy” Gleason (center of photograph) attends membership meeting with ILA leaders in New York City, 1980.
Of course, it was unknown at the time but, the man on the far left would go on to become the ILA International President in 2011.
That man is Harold J. Daggett.
In photograph, left to right:
-Harold J. Daggett, ILA Local 1804-1 Secretary Treasurer
-Walter Sullivan, ILA International Secretary Treasurer
-Thomas “Teddy” Gleason, ILA International President
-Sonny Kenny, ILA Local 1804-1 President
-Tommy Fargin, ILA Local 1804-1 Vice President
We are the International longshoremen’s Association
Established 1892
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The big guy is still the Big Guy!
That's the leadership I started with...good old days...great picture...could talk to Sonny about soccer all day...lol...good old days....Mark S.
Beautiful picture. Good old days
I will never forget Tommy Fargin what a great man
Harold what a few years does to us! They were the good old days
Yes they were the best days back then Harold I love that tie thank you for being you what you did for the Ila for our brothers and sisters Ila all the way
Great photo they certainly were good days
I will always love Sonny Rest in Peace old friend.
Go Union
Port of Philadelphia, PA
Port of Wilmington, DE
GOOD MORNING ILA SISTERS AND BROTHERS!!
Thank you Tim Smith, ILA Local 1694 for sharing this:
“Salute Local 1291 Business Agent David Saunders for his continued support and commitment to bridging the gap between generations and Unions”
#LOCAL1291
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How do I apply ? & what’s the process ?
Salute to you Dave
We appreciate you David Saunders !!!!
My brother Dave God bless all ILA family
👍👏Good job Dave!
Get that 💰 right
Shout out to that young man Tim Smith for showing his commitment to being the future Longshoremen in the Port of Philadelphia ✊🏽
😊
Brother Dave!!!!!!🫡💯
Port of NY/NJ
July 20, 1949
ILA Longshoremen moving cargo on New York City’s West Side Piers during the summer of 1949.
The summer of 1949 in New York City was notably hot, featuring multiple severe heat waves and highs topping 100°F.
Those unbearable working conditions did not stop the International Longshoremen’s Association as they kept cargo moving non-stop in the United States and around the world.
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The old 2 wheelers I used them when I worked on the Melbourne water front 😀
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Port of Savannah
Longshoremen moving cargo at the Port of Savannah sometime during the late 1970’s.
Today, the International Longshoremen’s Association help make the Port of Savannah the 4th busiest port for container moves in the United States.
We are the ILA
Established 1892
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I remember doing a lot of that in Baltimore; Local 333
The name of the gear being used? Initials: PB
Key West, FL
THE ILA LOCAL 1526 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TO BENEFIT THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA
A MESSAGE FROM ILA LOCAL 1526 PRESIDENT JOHNNIE DIXON:
⛳️🏌🏾♂️ SAVE THE DATE! KEY WEST, HERE WE COME! 🌴☀️
We are excited to officially announce the 3rd Annual Southeast Florida Winter Golf Classic, taking place January 27–31, 2027, in beautiful Key West, Florida!
Once again, we look forward to bringing together our ILA brothers and sisters, union locals, industry partners, and friends from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of golf, fellowship, and solidarity, all while supporting a great cause, the ILA Local 1526 Scholarship Fund! 🎓
The hotel room block will officially open next week! Stay tuned for reservation details.
🏆💰 NEW THIS YEAR — THE $5,000 BIGGEST CATCH CHALLENGE!
We are especially excited to announce a $5,000 CASH PRIZE for our Biggest Catch Challenge! Any ILA Local or organization that sponsors a foursome will have the opportunity to compete for this exciting prize!
This event continues to grow each year, and we are grateful for the tremendous support that makes it possible to invest in the educational future of our members’ children.
Mark your calendars, get your foursomes together, and prepare for another incredible time in Key West!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again! 🌴⛳️
Strong Unions. Strong Partnerships. Brighter Futures.
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Port of NY/NJ
MMMCA AND ILA LOCALS 1804-1 AND 1814 HOST RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contractors’ Association (MMMCA) came together with ILA Locals 1804-1 and 1814 on October 8, 2026 for a retirement seminar at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ.
ILA Local 1804-1 President Dennis A. Daggett and MMMCA President Joseph Ragusa spoke to members who are contemplating retirement and informed them of what their options are moving forward.
MMMCA acts as a collective bargaining unit for marine maintenance contractors working with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
Our ILA leadership continues to educate and inform our membership of what our great union has to offer.
In photograph, left to right:
Joseph Ragusa, President, MMMCA
Dennis A. Daggett, President, ILA Local 1804-1
John J. Daggett, Vice President, ILA Local 1804-1
Billy Hartigan, Business Agent, ILA Local 1804-1
Int'l Longshoremen's Local 1804-1 Dennis A. Daggett BLAZE William Hartigan
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ILA FOREVER
Go Union
Port of NY/NJ
MMMCA AND ILA LOCALS 1804-1 AND 1814 HOST RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contractors’ Association (MMMCA) came together with ILA Locals 1804-1 and 1814 on October 8, 2026 for a retirement seminar at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ.
ILA Local 1804-1 President Dennis A. Daggett and MMMCA President Joseph Ragusa spoke to members who are contemplating retirement and informed them of what their options are moving forward.
MMMCA acts as a collective bargaining unit for marine maintenance contractors working with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
Our ILA leadership continues to educate and inform our membership of what our great union has to offer.
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We need this in the PORT OF Charleston
Nice