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
Galveston, TX
ILA SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AT THE SOUTH ATLANTIC AND GULF COAST DISTRICT CONVENTION IN GALVESTON, TX
ILA Master Sergeant At Arms Bobby Rispoli, at left, is joined by Sergeant-At-Arms Louie Brown and Isaiah Williams as they work the SAGCD Convention in Galveston, TX.
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93rd Convention of the South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, International Longshoremen’s Association, paid tribute to long-serving Executive Assistant and beloved Charlie Lou Paysse, who passed away yesterday. District President Alan Robb, fighting back tears, announced her passing to hundreds of heartbroken ILA Delegates and guest at the start of the 2nd Day of Convention.
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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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Yes sir!!! ILA 1422-A MAINTENANCE!!! 💪🏾💯❤️🙏🏾
1422A!!!!
ILA STRONG
My People
ILA 1422-A World Trade 💪🏾🚢🚚🚛⚓️
💯
ILA ALL DAY 1414
🚂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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Way to go, Paul! He's a great leader and USMX is lucky to have him.
Go Union
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? 😅
Must be election time !!
Thanks for your service!
ILA are some hard working guys. Wish my dad was alived to celebrate. Blessed everyone of them.
He just wants a free cruise
That’s Awesome
💯
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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Such a powerful message!!!! 👏 ILA STRONG!!!
Awesome speech
Thank you all. I am just so Proud to be apart of the Greatest Fraternal Organization ever created!!
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!!
Todo es posible FUERZA Dennis A. Daggett
Great leader!
ILA all the way 💪💪
Well done, Dennis A. Daggett! Keep leading the way.
ILA 1359-1860
ILA all the way !!!!!🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸⚓️
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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All the best for 93rd successful SAGCD Convention 2026!
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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