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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.

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ILA Education/History

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 Boston

ILA WELCOMES THE MSC STACEY FOR THE FIRST TIME TO THE BOSTON WATERFRONT

The MSC Stacey arrives at the Port of Boston for the first time! It was built in 2025, is roughly 1200 feet in length, and has a capacity of 15,000 TEU’s. Two gangs working today by ILA Boston Locals 799, 800, 805, 1066, and 1604.

**ILA…UNSTOPPABLE**

Photo Credit:
Eugene Stancato
ILA Local 800
Thank you!
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Port of Boston

ILA WELCOMES THE MSC STACEY FOR THE FIRST TIME TO THE BOSTON WATERFRONT 

The MSC Stacey arrives at the Port of Boston for the first time! It was built in 2025, is roughly 1200 feet in length, and has a capacity of 15,000 TEU’s. Two gangs working today by ILA Boston Locals 799, 800, 805, 1066, and 1604.

**ILA…UNSTOPPABLE**

Photo Credit:
Eugene Stancato 
ILA Local 800 
Thank you!

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HUGE ship!!! We don't get those in Savannah....YET!!!

Great picture!

Another great one Eugene!! Is she auto pins?

Great pic Eugene Stancato!

Happy new year 🥳🎁🍷 From iTrans team in Israel 🇮🇱 www.iTransIL.com

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ILA-USMX JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEE
OSH CIRCULAR 2026-01
JANUARY 5, 2026

DISTRACTED DRIVING INVITES SERIOUS ACCIDENTS

**STAY SAFE ILA SISTERS AND BROTHERS**
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ILA-USMX JOINT SAFETY COMMITTEE 
OSH CIRCULAR 2026-01
JANUARY 5, 2026

DISTRACTED DRIVING INVITES SERIOUS ACCIDENTS 

**STAY SAFE ILA SISTERS AND BROTHERS**

Port of Boston
Circa 1960’s

ILA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT THOMAS “TEDDY” GLEASON (RIGHT) IS JOINED BY BOSTON SHIPPING ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT ARTHUR LANE AS THEY DISCUSS THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION GUARANTEED ANNUAL INCOME AT UNION HALL IN SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE 1960’S
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Port of Boston
Circa 1960’s 

ILA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT THOMAS “TEDDY” GLEASON (RIGHT) IS JOINED BY BOSTON SHIPPING ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT ARTHUR LANE AS THEY DISCUSS THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION GUARANTEED ANNUAL INCOME AT UNION HALL IN SOUTH BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE 1960’S

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Great man

Cool picture.. ILA 800 Boston, Massachusetts

Port of NY/NJ

ILA INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ILA LOCAL 1588 PRESIDENT VIRGIL MALDONADO ADDRESSES THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE DOCKS AT PORT LIBERTY CONTAINER TERMINAL IN BAYONNE, NJ

**ILA LEADERSHIP**
**ILA SOLIDARITY**

#internationlongshoremensassociation
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Port of NY/NJ

ILA INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ILA LOCAL 1588 PRESIDENT VIRGIL MALDONADO ADDRESSES THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE DOCKS AT PORT LIBERTY CONTAINER TERMINAL IN BAYONNE, NJ

**ILA LEADERSHIP**
**ILA SOLIDARITY**

#InternationLongshoremensAssociation

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Go Union

Definitely a Great leader...

Great ILA leader!

Port Houston

ILA HELPS MAKE PORT HOUSTON THE LARGEST BREAKBULK AND PROJECT CARGO PORT COMPLEX IN THE UNITED STATES

Thank you Port Houston for sharing this with us:

Did you know Port Houston is home to the nation’s largest breakbulk and project cargo port complex?
The public terminals and the International Longshoremen’s Association labor force behind it handle millions of tons of cargo annually, supporting industries across the country and keeping supply chains strong.

Learn more about our breakbulk and multipurpose facilities: na2.hubs.ly/H02Mk0K0

#PortHouston #Maritime #Breakbulk #Trade
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Port Houston 

ILA HELPS MAKE PORT HOUSTON THE LARGEST BREAKBULK AND PROJECT CARGO PORT COMPLEX IN THE UNITED STATES 

Thank you Port Houston for sharing this with us: 

Did you know Port Houston is home to the nation’s largest breakbulk and project cargo port complex? 
The public terminals and the International Longshoremen’s Association labor force behind it handle millions of tons of cargo annually, supporting industries across the country and keeping supply chains strong.

Learn more about our breakbulk and multipurpose facilities: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02Mk0K0

#PortHouston #Maritime #Breakbulk #TradeImage attachmentImage attachment

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Wow

THE WORLDWIDE DOCKWORKERS MOVEMENT HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER!!

WE WILL NEVER GIVE IN TO AUTOMATION!!
IF WE ARE TOGETHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL!!
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THE WORLDWIDE DOCKWORKERS MOVEMENT HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER!!

WE WILL NEVER GIVE IN TO AUTOMATION!! 
IF WE ARE TOGETHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL!!

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Damn right

1804 01 💪

Solidarity Comrades

Hell Yeah!

Solidarity Dockers!

SOLIDARITY 💪🏻

Unidad y Solidaridad

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WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
MOVING THE WORLD’S CARGO SINCE 1892.

For 134 years the ILA has been moving cargo on the docks from Maine to Texas, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada and the Bahamas.
In 2026, ILA International President Harold J. Daggett will lead 85,000 women and men to another historic year for our great union.
ILA SOLIDARITY!!
WORKING TOGETHER HELPS EVERYONE MOVE FORWARD!!
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WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION 
MOVING THE WORLD’S CARGO SINCE 1892.

For 134 years the ILA has been moving cargo on the docks from Maine to Texas, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada and the Bahamas. 
In 2026, ILA International President Harold J. Daggett will lead 85,000 women and men to another historic year for our great union. 
ILA SOLIDARITY!!
WORKING TOGETHER HELPS EVERYONE MOVE FORWARD!!

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ILA ALL THE WAY!

Great Job sir

Blessings

Happy New Year

Happy New year 1410

Happy New Year. Harold to you and your family

Happy new year

Same to you Happy New Years to you and your family and the Ila brothers and sisters

Happy New Year!

I wish you were hiring ,I'd join in a second.I live in Newton nj

Happy New Year! Harold to you and your family and the entire ILA family. Wishing you and all Health, Happiness, Peace and Love throughout the coming year. 🙏ILA STRONG!

Happy New Year

Congratulations and happy new year to you and yours

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Happy new year 🎆

Nelson Lombardo Lopez, Local 1804-1,Happy New Year! - God bless ILA 2026!!!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year and may God continue to bless the ILA.

Happy New Year, and may God bless the ILA!!! You have always taken care of our family!!!

Looking real good Harold

Happy New Year

Happy new year !!

Ila strong 💪

Happy New Year

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THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
1892-2026
134 YEARS OF MOVING CARGO AROUND THE WORLD
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THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION 
1892-2026
134 YEARS OF MOVING CARGO AROUND THE WORLD

5 CommentsComment on Facebook

Happy & Healthy New Year!!!

Congratulations! Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my ILA brothers and sisters!! Wishing everyone and their families a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!!! 🎆 🙏🏻🍷🎉

I Love America! Happy New Year to all my ILA Brothers and Sisters!

Simone Wester Happy new year from all of your US family.

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ILA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HAROLD J. DAGGETT AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION WISH ALL ILA MEMBERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES A MOST JOYOUS, HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
@ilaunion @ilaunion @ila1804_1official
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ILA INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT HAROLD J. DAGGETT AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION WISH ALL ILA MEMBERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES A MOST JOYOUS, HEALTHY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
@ilaunion @ilaunion @ila1804_1official

29 CommentsComment on Facebook

Happy New Year! Blessings and Abundance to All. ILA All the Way!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year!!

God Bless you too ❤️🙏

Happy New Year!

Thank you and a very Happy and Blessed New Year’s to you and all the officers and families.

Happy New Year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎆🎈

Happy new year

Happy New Year God Bless!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year

All the best for a Happy and Healthy New Year 2026. You've got this! Keep pushing forward! 💪

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY 🌟

Happy New Year

God bless happy new year 

Happy new year to all my ILA brothers and sister

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Happy New Year 🎆

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CMA-CGM STATE OF MIND!!

ILA Local 920 member Kenny Robles on the job and getting it done to start the week on this early Monday morning at Howland Hook Marine Terminal in Staten Island, NY
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CMA-CGM STATE OF MIND!!

ILA Local 920 member Kenny Robles on the job and getting it done to start the week on this early Monday morning at Howland Hook Marine Terminal in Staten Island, NY

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I like hysters the best! 🥰❤️

I am reach stacker operator with ECH Operator

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Happy new year 🎆🎊🎈 From iTrans team in Israel 🇮🇱 itransil.com/

ILA 💪

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