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 Chicago
THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE ILA LOCAL 2070, LONGSHORE DIVISION, HAS RATIFIED THEIR FIRST COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH QSL AMERICA AT THE PORT OF CHICAGO
CONGRATULATIONS!!
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Congratulations
This is such great news!! Congratulations to the entire Team!!
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Great news for Chicago long overdue.
My condolences to you and your Family. May God comfort you in your time of loss.
Job well done! Congratulations!
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA SAFETY
ILA EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ILA LASHERS COME TOGETHER TO PUT NEW SAFETY CAGES INTO SERVICE AT PORT LIBERTY, NY
Port Liberty NY and the ILA Local 1814 lashing crew got together on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 to roll out into service two new lasher safety cages.
The ILA worked very well with management to get these two new pieces of equipment for the lashers.
The ILA lashers learned all the safety procedures while using these new cages, which stressed the importance of securing and removing the backup safety chain hooks.
“This was something I learned in communicating with ILA Local 1804-1 Master Foreman Luis Alves.
He shared a video of an accident at Maher Terminals and we then shared that with all of our guys and it was a huge help in getting our point across,” remarked ILA Local 1814 Maintenance Shop Steward Pete Sodano.
**The ILA and management….working together for the betterment of our ports and our membership**
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Have you only just started using cages for unlocking?
Go Union
You guy’s location Michigan city indinda area
Port Miami
ILA LOCAL 1922 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS SWORN IN AT PORT MIAMI
Please join us in congratulating the newly elected officers of ILA Local 1922 out of Port Miami as they were recently sworn in during a ceremony in South Florida.
In photograph, left to right is the ILA Local 1922 Executive Board:
Obel Cruz
President
Jorge Diaz
Business Agent
James Younker
Vice President
Anthony Bretana
Secretary Treasurer/Recording Secretary
Jose Herrera
Business Agent
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You think they know what its like to throw coffee or head castic soda drums by them self 🤔. Or cut a cotton bail. It helps.
Great group of Trade Unionists!! Congratulations again!!
Congratulations again brothers! Blessings to each of you and your families! Serve well and in excellence. 🫶🏽🙏🏽🤗
Congratulations fellows
Congratulations PREZ !!!
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Nice little brother!
ILA ALL THE WAY!!! Congratulations gentlemen!! South Floridas best! 💪
The perfect team to lead the ILA Local 1922 at Port Miami 👏👏
The best
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Congratulations Blessings
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A huge round of applause to the newly elected officers! 🎉
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Congratulations my friends!!
Congratulations to the newly sworn-in Executive Officers of International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1922 at PortMiami Wishing Obel Cruz, President; Jorge Diaz, Business Agent; James Younker, Vice President; and Anthony Bretana, Secretary Treasurer/Recording Secretary continued success in their new roles. Your leadership, dedication and commitment to the membership are truly commendable. 👏👏👏 May your tenure bring strength, unity, and continued progress to Local 1922
Congratulations
Congratulations to all!
Awesome crew, congratulations!
Huge congratulations to you guys! Well deserved! Best of luck
United States Department of Transportation commits $774m to upgrade port infrastructure nationwide
The US Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced a $774m investment into US port infrastructure.
A total of 37 projects will receive funding under MARAD’s Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP). The awards are intended to improve capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience in coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland river ports.
Funds are directed towards expanding rail tunnels to boost capacity, upgrading screening technology to reinforce national security, building adaptable two-tier docks to support all-weather operations, and constructing a brand-new cargo terminal.
The following ILA port cities will be receiving funding:
*Port Houston, TX ($48M): Build a new container yard and exit gate at the Bayport Container Terminal.
*Port of Beaumont, TX ($37.8M): Add over 13,000 linear feet of rail track and upgrade utilities.
*Port Canaveral, FL ($20.21M): Upgrade North Cargo Berths 1 and 2 for tanker vessels.
*Great Lakes: Ongoing investments for ports including Duluth, Toledo, Cleveland, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
*Other Projects: Key investments in the Port of Baltimore, Port of Richmond, Port of Tampa, and Port of Gulfport
The United States has more than 300 ports operated by states, counties, municipalities, and private corporations.
In photograph:
Port Houston, TX
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There are no Longshoreman at the Port of Richmond, Virginia. There was talk of unionizing it before our Port of Hampton Roads International retired.
Does trump no?
May Holy God Continue To Bless The Activities Of Union Ports Of Longshoreman’s That Has Made The United States The Greatest Nation And ⛴️Country Of The World 🌎🇺🇸 With Serving The People In It Unconditionally In The Sake Of Goodness For Holy God. AMAN 🙏🏾 AMEN 🙏🏻 AMAN
Georgia Ports Authority is self funding their own expansion with 4.5 billion dollars. Paid for from port revenue. That's how it should be done.
I imagine they're going to kick us out of the neighborhood within a few years. 😩
That's it????
Yup
Tristan Krahel
Don’t tell Trump he will steal the $$$ for his ball room & stupid war
Port of Boston
ILA MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Container Repair Foreman Colin Bromley (Local 800) welding an Evergreen corner fitting at Conley Terminal on this beautiful day at the Port of Boston.
Photo Credit
Eugene Stancato, Vice President
ILA Local 800
Thank You!
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That's exactly how that ladder was meant to be used 🤣
Welded in that position many times port of baltimore. For marine repair.
I remember pleny
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Port of Baltimore
May 1, 2026
ILA IS WELL REPRESENTED AS INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT SCOTT COWAN ATTENDS GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AT SPARROWS POINT CONTAINER TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF BALTIMORE
Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) broke ground on the Sparrows Point Container Terminal, a 168-acre container terminal and on-dock rail facility at Coke Point.
The groundbreaking marks a historic milestone in the privately financed redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel site and represents the next major phase in Tradepoint Atlantic’s mission to establish Sparrows Point as one of the most strategic and essential logistics hubs on the East Coast.
The new terminal, developed in partnership with TIL, will dramatically expand the mid-Atlantic area of Baltimore’s capacity to handle container cargo, strengthening its competitive and strategic position on the East Coast and unlocking long-term economic opportunity for Maryland’s businesses and communities. Leveraging the power of double-stacking rail cars now, the terminal’s on-dock rail facility will provide direct intermodal connectivity, offering shippers faster, more efficient access to markets across the region and beyond.
The Port of Baltimore and surrounding communities have built their livelihoods on the strength of this port, and today’s groundbreaking ensures that strength will only grow,” said Scott Cowan, ILA International Vice President/President, ILA Local 333. “The Sparrows Point Container Terminal means more jobs, more cargo, and more opportunity for our members. We are proud to support this investment and look forward to the work ahead.”
About Terminal Investment Limited:
TIL is a global container terminal operator managing a portfolio of 108 terminals globally including terminals in Newark, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Port Everglades, Houston, New Orleans and Seattle.
For more information visit:
www.tilgroup.com.
In photos:
ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 333 President Scott Cowan with Kerry Doyle, managing partner, Tradepoint Atlantic and Jonathan Daniels, Port Director.
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Outstanding Vice President Scott Cowan. ILA Strong!!!
Tampa, FL
ILA SOUTHEASTERN DOCK AND MARINE COUNCIL MEETINGS
MARRIOTT WESTSHORE TAMPA HOTEL
TAMPA, FL
MAY 2-4, 2026
The International Longshoremen’s Association Southeastern Dock and Marine Council meetings are underway at the Marriott Westshore Tampa Hotel in Tampa, FL.
ILA delegates and members gathered for these important meetings to share updates from their home ports, strengthen solidarity, and take valuable information back to their locals.
Photo Credits:
Darryl Alston, ILA Local 1408, Jacksonville, FL
Thank You!!
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I know that head anywhere Ken Riley my president 1422 Port of Charleston
Local 1422
Representatives of 1416.
1416 💪🏾
1526&1416🙌🏾
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Good job 1922!!!
Local 1414 💪🏾⚓️💅🏾
Port Houston, TX
The International Longshoremen Association is well represented by the women and men working on the waterfront at Port Houston in the great state of Texas.
Have a blessed Sunday ILA sisters and brothers!!
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Salute ILA Texas
When are you guys hiring again for Texas
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Local 24 is number 1👍🏿
Get ya rest Donald
Hard Hitters
Port of NY/NJ
Please join us in congratulating ILA Local 1804-1 member Bob Weir as he has announced his retirement from APM Terminals at Port Elizabeth, NJ.
CONGRATULATIONS BOBBY!!
ILA FOREVER!!
Please read the message below as Bob Weir reflects on his career and retirement:
“47 years in the ILA 1804-1, met a lot of good friends along the way… I can’t thank everyone enough for the great times and hard work we shared. Thank you to Harold Daggett and Dennis A. Daggett for their extraordinary leadership, fantastic contract they negotiated and the awesome retirement window that I’m so grateful to be taking. Thanks to all the officers of 1804-1 for their hard work and dedication. A special thanks to my guys at the APM Reefer Garage, my home for the last 39 years. I couldn’t ask for a better group of guys to work and laugh with. Thank you to all ILA brothers and sisters for making me proud to be a member of our great organization. Onto the next chapter.”
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Congrats 🎈 Brother Bob💙⚓️🩵✊🏻✊🏿‼️
Congrats
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Bobby enjoy your retirement !!!! We will all miss seeing you everyday You have become such a great friend and i will truly miss you 😘
One of the best two right there!!!
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Congratulations. I wish you all the best. Enjoy it Buddy.
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Always helped me fix a temp hustler I would have for the night. It was a pleasure to pull up to the shop when he worked on the truck. God bless you in retirement!
Congratulations,Enjoy your retirement
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Happy Retirement!! Blessings
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Congratulations Fishon young man may the days of Retirement treat you like a God
MAY 1ST
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY
May Day has been celebrated as International Workers’ Day since the late 19th century, when workers in many countries around the world began organizing to demand better working conditions and more rights. In the United States, workers were particularly vocal in their demands for an eight-hour workday, which they believed would improve their quality of life and give them more time to spend with their families and pursue other interests.
One of the most significant events in the history of International Workers’ Day was the Haymarket affair of 1886 in Chicago, which is often associated with the origins of May Day as a workers’ holiday. On May 1st of that year, workers around the city went on strike to demand an eight-hour workday. The strike quickly turned violent, and on May 4th, a bomb exploded at a rally in Haymarket Square, killing several people.
The Haymarket affair had a profound impact on the labor movement in the United States and around the world. It became a symbol of workers’ struggle for better working conditions and more rights, and it helped to galvanize the labor movement in the United States and other countries.
Since then, May Day has been celebrated in many countries around the world as a public holiday. May Day is an important reminder of the ongoing struggle for workers’ rights and the need for continued progress towards greater equality and social justice in the workplace.
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