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
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Cattle carrier a cruise boat
Wow! My husband is retired ILA Local 2046 Savannah. Love this
i didnt know they had cattle carriers
Cattle carrier?? 🤯 I can only imagine the smell 😷
Port of NY/NJ
The ILA DOES NOT STOP…24/7!!
Amazing photograph shared to us by ILA Local 1804-1 member Tommy Fiore out of the Power Shop at APM Terminals on this beautiful Sunday in the New York Metropolitan area
God Bless all ILA members and their families as we look forward to another week on the waterfront moving moving the world’s commerce!
Thank you @t_fiore249
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ILA PORTS TAKE TOP 4 POSITIONS ON THE LIST OF BUSIEST CRUISE PORTS IN THE WORLD
The International Longshoremen’s Association help move millions and millions of cruise passengers at ports up and down the East and Gulf Coast of the United States on an annual basis.
We are proud to announce that out of the top 10 busiest cruise ports in the world, the women and men of the ILA work at the top four of those on the list.
Here’s the list of the top 10 busiest cruise ports in the world:
1. Miami, FL
2. Cape Canaveral, FL
3. Fort Lauderdale, FL
4. Galveston, Texas
5. Barcelona, Spain
6. Southampton, England
7. Rome/Civitavecchia, Italy
8. Marsielle, France
9. Seattle, Washington
10. Singapore
Source:
USA Today/Palm Beach News
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Seattle is an ILWU port, not ILA. I used to work on cruise ships there. I'm retired from Local 19.
I was working for Shaw Bros. Shipping Co. when NCL brought in their 1st cruise ship, the Sunward, about 300 pax, that was around 1968.
Who’s in charge of bookings? We have to get Manhattan Cruise terminal on this list.
Worked at all of the top three on the list......at times with Vinny at stevedore.
Hello Gary, Those were the days !
Port of Galveston, TX
⚓️The International Longshoremen’s Association is proud to be featured in “Port of Galveston: 200 Years of Commerce,” a commemorative book celebrating an incredible two centuries of maritime history for the Port of Galveston.
From the earliest days of organized labor on the docks to today’s modern cargo and cruise operations, ILA members have been the heart and strength of the Port of Galveston - ensuring the safe, steady flow of commerce that keeps our Gulf Coast thriving. We are honored to be recognized as part of this historic milestone! 😍
To learn more, please visit:
portofgalveston200.com/book/
(🔗above in bio)
Shared to us by @ilasagcd
Thank you Lauren Cloud!!
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NEW YORK CITY
ILA INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT DENNIS A. DAGGETT HONORS THE 2025 ADMIRAL OF THE SEA AWARD RECIPIENT VINCENT MARINO AT THE SHERATON HOTEL IN NYC
In photograph, ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett shares a moment with Vincent Marino, the CEO of the Marino Group and recipient of the 2025 Admiral of the Sea Award, at the Sheraton Hotel in NYC
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Well deserved Vince I wish I could have been there Hands down the best if the best
Congratulations well done
Two Great Men! By far,The Absolute Two Hardest working Men I know! My Brothers!!!Love em Both!!!
If not for these two people, I would not be where I am at today. I went to work for Vince and his brother when I young longshoremen! The Marino's truly treat their employees like family and friends! Dennis took me under his wing when things were strained in Local 333. Local 333 always had a checkered past, up's and down's. The membership was always skeptical of the International. Then a new team in Local 333, 10 years ago took a chance with a young International leader from Jersey and the rest is history! Never forget where you came from and never forgot who helped you get there!
Blessings
The Master!
Congratulations! I had to pleasure of working with Vince in the 1980s until I retired in 2005. The entire Port Charleston would not be the success it is today without Vince and family. Well deserved !!
Congrats Mr Vince Marino. You are a very special person and I am proud to know you.
Two great men indeed!! Our industry is blessed to have you both. May God continue to bless you both!! 👍🏾👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I've been trying to get into 1804-1 for years now ,no luck
NEW YORK CITY
ILA HONORS THE ADMIRAL OF THE SEA AWARD RECIPIENT VINCENT MARINO AT THE SHERATON HOTEL IN NYC
The International Longshoremen’s Association honors Vince Marino as he is the 2025 recipient of the Admiral of the Sea Award, the highest award in the maritime industry.
Vincent J. Marino, CEO of the Marino Group and a friend of the ILA for many years, is a leader who spent his career shaping the intermodal industry. His legacy rests not only on growing a family business into a multi-regional enterprise, but also on his deep respect for people, from the dedicated employees whose commitment and skill keep the business thriving, to the ILA union partners who safeguard fair wages and safe conditions, to his own family, who remain at the heart of everything his does.
CONGRATULATIONS VINCE MARINO!!
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CONGRATULATIONS .
Congratulations
Congratulations!
Congratulations Vince!!!
Congratulations Vince! I’m so proud of you!!!!
Congrats Vince
Congratulations Vince!!
Congratulations Vince!!
Congratulations Vince and the Marino Group!!
Well deserved!
Great leadership!! This is the ILA!!!
Congratulations!
Omg! What a Team!!!!
Congratulations boss . Well deserved for sure. Been my boss for over 25 years so far.
Congratulations!! 👏
Congratulations
Congrats Boss
ILA (International Longshoremen’s Association) and MEBA (Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association) representatives were on hand at senate commerce hearing to support the candidates for the Federal Maritime Commission, NOAA and MARAD.
The nominees are as follows:
• Mr. Stephen Carmel, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration
• Ms. Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner
• Mr. Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner
• Mr. Timothy Petty, of Indiana, to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA)
In the picture from l to r: ILA Local 333 President Scott Cowan, MEBA Secretary Treasurer Roland “Rex” Rexha, FMC nominee Laura Dibella, FMC commissioner Max Vekich, and ILA Legislative director Ingo Esders.
Thank you Roland “Rex” Rexha
MEBA Secretary Treasurer
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1804-1
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
ESTABLISHED 1953
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How do ai get that hat and a shirt with that logo,?
A MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL
12TH Annual International Longshoremen’s Association Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee Award Dinner To Honor Four At November 1st Dinner at the Envue Autograph Collection Hotel in Weehawken, New Jersey
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (October 24, 2025) The Twelfth Annual International Longshoremen’s Association Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee Award Dinner will honor four Industry leaders at a dinner scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Envue Autograph Collection Hotel in Weehawken, New Jersey. A reception begins at 6 pm with the dinner and awards program beginning at 7:30 pm.
Herbert Hall, Sr, an International Vice President and Business Agent with ILA Local 1233 in Newark serves as Chairman of the ILA’s Civil, Human and Women’s Rights Committee. Rodney Owens, from ILA Local 1, serves as Vice Chairman.
John Williams, District Representative with the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, ILA is slated to receive the prestigious “Martin Luther King Jr. Award”. Luis Gonzalez, an International Vice President from the Port of Miami, and the president of ILA Local 1922 will be honored with the “Labor Leader Award”. Barbara Melvin, one of America’s Outstanding Port Executives, will receive the “William Bernard Dudley Humanitarian Award” and Maria Fong, a veteran of more than 50 years with the ILA, will be honored with the “Women’s Rights Award”.
“Our ILA Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Committee has selected four outstanding labor and industry leaders to honor at the 2025 dinner,” said ILA President Harold Daggett. “John Williams is an outstanding leader with the ILA’s South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District; Luis Gonzalez has distinguished himself as President of ILA Local 1922 and as an International Vice President. Barbara Melvin proved to be a strong advocate for working in partnership with the ILA in her executive roles at port authorities. Maria Fong is truly a legend in the ILA and someone I personally rely on as my Executive Assistant.”
Thank you James McNamara, ILA Chief of Staff
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Congratulations to all
Congratulations !!!
Port of Savannah
ILA LOCAL 1414 LADIES OUT OF THE PORT OF SAVANNAH ARE UNITED AND COMMITTED TO FIGHTING BREAST CANCER….
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AND WE ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS TO USE YOUR MILA HEALTH PLAN AND GET YOUR CHECK UP!
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Those pink hats are saying something from ILA 1422
Look at them DOCK DIVAS!!!
That’s me on the bridge waving yall lol!! 💕💕💕
girl you see me on that front row
Love this ‼️how can I join ?🫶🏽‼️‼️
I see my cousin Diane Blackshear 💕🤞🏾
Absolutely love!!!
Beautiful Union women ❤️
Looking good ladies.
Nice ladies
Beautiful
Bravo My Sista's BRAVO !!!
Beautiful
LOOKING FABULOUS LADIES.
Looking great ladies coming from the GPA side
Beautiful Queens
Love ❤️ this
Nice Pic Ladies 👍🏾
Beautiful Ladies
Congratulations ladies
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I love 💕 Us!!! The Women of The Waterfront 💅🏾
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Ila for life I’m moving to Savannah
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