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
OFFICIAL ILA EDUCATION/HISTORY PAGE ENDORSED BY OUR INTERNATIONAL
Never forget the sacrifices ILA members made to build our great union into what it is today
Port of Galveston, TX
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett visits with Local 1422A delegates Iram Judge and Jamie Brown out of the Port of Charleston at the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Convention in Galveston, TX.
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ILA 1422-A World Trade 💪🏾🚢🚚🚛⚓️
Yes sir!!! ILA 1422-A MAINTENANCE!!! 💪🏾💯❤️🙏🏾
1422A!!!!
My People
ILA STRONG
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🚂ILA BIGG⛴️🇺🇸🚛 BROTHERS ✈️
Galveston, TX
United States Maritime Chief Executive Officer F. Paul DeMaria speaks to delegates, members and guests at the 93rd South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Convention in Galveston, TX
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Galveston, TX
SAGCD CONVENTION
The Honorable Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared July 27, 2026 LONGSHOREMEN’S DAY in the State of Texas.
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So that means time and a half? 😅
He just wants a free cruise
That’s Awesome
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ILA is number 1!
Abbott is an anti-union tool.
Today is officially Longshoremen's Day in Texas! ⚓️
During the 93rd ILA SAGCD Convention, Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed July 27, 2026, as Longshoremen's Day in the State of Texas!
This historic recognition honors the hardworking men and women of the waterfront whose strength, skill, and dedication keep commerce moving and our nation strong.
We are proud to celebrate this moment with our ILA family. Thank you, Governor Abbott, for recognizing Texas longshore workers and the vital role they play in our state and across the country!
One Team. One Purpose.✊
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Solidarity invented by strong leadership 💪💪
Galveston, TX
93RD SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION, GALVESTON, TX
ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett speaks to a packed convention center filled with delegates, members and guests at the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Conference in Galveston, TX
Daggett’s address to the delegation was filled with applause as he spoke about the October 2024 ILA Strike, Our ILA Family, the special bond between the ILA North and the ILA South, how we rebuilt our union through trust and solidarity and how we can accomplish anything as long as we remain united!!
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Int'l Longshoremen's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District
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The best!💪🏼
Always brings the🔥!
Once again, Dennis A. Daggett knocked it out the park!!! Great job my brother!!! Thank you for what you do!!!
Awesome speech Dennis!
The best!!!!
Powerful message from Executive Vice President Dennis Daggett. True leadership isn’t about seeking popularity, and likes, it’s about making the tough decisions that protect our members, strengthen our union, and leave a legacy for the generations that follow. In a time when most people are just trying to be liked. Leadership is the key to building a strong future, and our leadership in the ILA continues exemplify that leadership.
ILA strong!! 🇺🇸
Speaking about Solidarity for you Dennis is second nature Great 👏👏
Solidarity Forever!!
Thank you all. I am just so Proud to be apart of the Greatest Fraternal Organization ever created!!
Todo es posible FUERZA Dennis A. Daggett
Great leader!
93RD SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION, GALVESTON, TX
ILA Chief of Staff James McNamara sings our National Anthem at the opening of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Convention in Galveston, TX
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Hello Jimmy
Galveston, TX
ILA CHIEF HAROLD J. DAGGETT SPEAKS AT THE 93RD SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION, GALVESTON, TX
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett addresses delegates, members and guests at SAGCD Convention in Galveston, TX.
Daggett spoke about the historic contract the ILA negotiated and signed in 2025. He honored the members who, through their blood, sweat and tears, built our great union into what we all have today.
Daggett also stressed the fact that we must continue to fight against automation in a worldwide fight against the shipping lines at every port around the globe.
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I’m so glad the convention was held in Galveston. Keep up the good work to benefit workers and their families.
Galveston, TX
93RD ILA SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION
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Galveston, TX
93RD ILA SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION
ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Alan Robb welcomes delegates, members and guests to day 1 of the SAGCD Convention in Galveston, TX
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Galveston, TX
ILA Delegates and Guests Treated To Spectacular Laser Light Show Over the Galveston Gulf Waters on Opening Night Kickoff to the 93rd South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Convention.
Photo Credits:
Alexa Daggett
Thank You!!
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They should have done a laser light image of Harold Daggett
Local 1291 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
That’s so cool!!
It was amazing
Yes sir that was very nice
Nice Laser show for opening night.
Absolutely Beautiful
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Real nice 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Super Amazing Drone Show! It was Spectacular!
It was beautiful brother. What an awesome show. I did a great job on this.👌