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
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
ILA/IDC LEADERS TO HEADLINE A LIST OF DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AT THE INTERNATIONAL DOCKWORKERS COUNCIL 10TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
The 10th General Assembly of the International Dockworkers Council (IDC) will take place from November 17–19, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Othon Palace Copacabana Hotel.
IDC General Coordinator Dennis A. Daggett, who also serves as Executive Vice President of the International Longshoremen’s Association, and IDC Labor Coordinator Jordi Aragunde will open the IDC General Assembly on November 18, 2026 by addressing hundreds of delegates and guests from around the world.
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett will address the delegation on Day 2 of the General Assembly.
• Attendees: Hundreds of delegates, union leaders, and activists representing roughly 165,000 dockworkers worldwide across every continent.
Int'l Longshoremen's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Harold Daggett Dennis A. Daggett Jordi Aragunde Miguens
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Thank you together we are stronger 💪
Looking Forward to this huge and most necessary event. See everyone there. Safe Travels to all!!! True Union Solidarity Baby!!!❤️💪
Awesome leadership ILA strong💪
Way to go ILA all the way🇺🇸🇧🇷💪
You made it happen 💪
Go ILA STAY STRONG 💪
This is quite a TEAM.. A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH, I am glad to be rank and file under this leadership!
Can't wait! #GlobalSolidarity
The International Longshoremen’s Association honors our Veterans on this November 11, 2026
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Port of Savannah
SEAPORT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION WILL CELEBRATE ITS GRAND OPENING AT THE PORT OF SAVANNAH ON DECEMBER 1, 2026
Please come by to the Seaport Federal Credit Union’s newest branch at their GRAND OPENING at the Port of Savannah on December 1, 2026.
221 NE. Lathrop Avenue
Savannah, GA 31415
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10am
The International Longshoremen’s Association continues to educate their members and their families about the financial opportunities that are available to them to buy a home, purchase an automobile, create a savings account, apply for a student loan and/or prepare for retirement.
For more information go to the following link:
seaportfcu.org/services/
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IDC 10TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
The 10th General Assembly of the International Dockworkers Council (IDC) will take place from November 17–19, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, at the Othon Palace Copacabana Hotel.
• Led by IDC General Coordinator Dennis A. Daggett (who also serves as Executive Vice President of the International Longshoremen’s Association) and IDC Labor Coordinator Jordi Aragunde.
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett will address the delegation on Day 2 of the General Assembly.
• Attendees: Hundreds of delegates, union leaders, and activists representing roughly 165,000 dockworkers worldwide across every continent.
• Core Focus: Addressing industry automation, safeguarding jobs, and building international union solidarity under the theme that dockworkers must help shape the future of ports.
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA Local 1804-1 members come together for a photograph at Universal—Reefer Department at Port Newark Container Terminal in 1993.
We are the International Longshoremen’s Association
85,000 Strong
Established 1892
Int'l Longshoremen's
BLAZE
Photo Credit:
John Daggett
Vice President
ILA Local 1804-1
Thank You!
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That is first class..... bussiness in the front party in the back
In that group were some of the best men and mechanics in the east coast I knew a lot of them personally Great picture John thank you.
Great group of guys refer dept lot of great times
Great picture!
Back in the day Great bunch of guys 🙏🙏 to the ones that are not with us no longer
Great memories there!!
Wayne Kugelmann 👍💪 still working hard 😁
Lotta good men in that picture ❤️
Lot of these guys look to young to be an “A-Man”
When paychecks were long and the lines for the truck drivers were even longer.
The good old days when money was no object
great pic! great group!
Great pic picture of the Reefer Dept🤘
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DECEMBER 15, 1997
MORRIS STREET IN LOWER MANHATTAN, NEAR ILA HEADQUARTERS, IS RENAMED TEDDY GLEASON STREET
126 Years Ago Today…..
On November 8, 1900 ILA International President Thomas “Teddy” Gleason was born.
Gleason was born in New York City, the oldest of 13 children. Coming from a family of longshoremen, he left school after the seventh grade and started working on the docks.
Gleason became an ILA member and rose to the rank of ILA organizer in 1947, as a protegee of ILA President Joseph P. Ryan. Gleason supported William Bradley when he replaced Ryan in 1953; Gleason, in turn, replaced Bradley in 1963 as ILA President.
Teddy Gleason handed over the presidency to his vice president John Bowers in 1987.
Thomas “Teddy” Gleason took a young Longshoreman under his wing and became his mentor and throughout the years taught him about our great industry and had a profound influence on him.
That man went on to become the ILA International President in 2011.
That man’s name is Harold J. Daggett.
The Gleason’s and the Daggett’s forged a close relationship that resonates in our union right up til this day.
Thomas “Teddy” Gleason died in the Cabrini Medical Center in Manhattan on Christmas Eve of 1992 at the age of 92.
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On December 15, 1997, Morris Street in Lower Manhattan (near ILA Headquarters) was renamed “Teddy Gleason Street.”
Left to right- John Bowers, ILA President; Robert E. Gleason, Secretary-Treasurer; Kathryn E. Freed, New York City Council Member of Manhattan’s First District, who was responsible for introducing legislation for remaining Morris Street; and Thomas W. Gleason, Jr., ILA General Council
Take a moment to enlarge the attached photograph and read about the incredible legacy of Thomas “Teddy” Gleason.
Thank you to ILA Chief of Staff Jim McNamara for sharing this with us today.
Int'l Longshoremen's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District James A. McNamara
Harold Daggett
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Weehawken, NJ
ILA CIVIL, HUMAN & WOMEN’S RIGHT DINNER
Scenes from the 13th Annual Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Dinner at the Envue Autograph Hotel in Weehawken, NJ.
Award Recipients:
Labor Award:
Kenneth Riley, ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 1422 President, Port of Charleston, South Carolina
Martin Luther King, Jr. Award:
Greg Washington, ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Vice President/ILA Local 1426 President, Port of Wilmington, North Carolina
William Bernard Dudley Award:
Courtney Robinson, Deputy Managing Director, APM Terminals, Port Elizabeth, NJ
Women’s Rights Award:
Frances Dampier, ILA Local 1359-1860 President, Port Canaveral/Fort Pierce, Florida.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
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Weehawken, NJ
ILA CIVIL, HUMAN & WOMEN’S RIGHTS DINNER
ILA Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Co-Chairman G. Rodney Owens looks on as ILA Chief of Staff Jim McNamara addresses delegates and guests as the 13th Annual ILA Civil, Human & Women’s Rights Dinner at the Envue Autograph Hotel in Weehawken, NJ.
Int'l Longshoremen's ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District James A. McNamara
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL CHIEF OF STAFF JAMES MCNAMARA
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (November 1, 2026) The Thirteenth 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 7, 2026, at the Envue Autograph Collection Hotel in Weehawken, New Jersey.
Kenneth Riley will be honored with the “Labor Leader Award. A 50-year veteran of the ILA, Riley is president of ILA Local 1422 in the Port of Charleston and an International Vice President. He also serves as East Coast Zone Coordinator of the worldwide International Dockworkers Council. Riley has spearheaded efforts to have the International Longshoremen’s Association partner with communities in the West African nation of Liberia, offering humanitarian aid and strengthening U.S. – Liberia ties while promoting American values in Africa. Riley enjoys a rich ILA history and is the second of three generations in his family to be an ILA member from the Port of Charleston, South Carolina.
Gregory Washington will receive the “Martin Luther King, Jr. Award”. Washington joined the ILA and Local 1426 in 1989. He rose in the ranks of his local, culminating in his election President. Washington holds an appointed position as International Representative for the iLA and a District Vice President and Executive Board member for the ILA’s South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District.
The “William Bernard Dudley Humanitarian Award” will be presented to Courtney Robinson. Robinson is Deputy Managing Director of APM Terminals Elizabeth, and a maritime leader with more than 30 years of experience in port operations, labor relations and strategic infrastructure development.
Frances Dampier will receive the prestigious “Women’s Rights Award. A veteran of more than four decades with the ILA and Local 1359-1860, she made history in 2023 with her election as President of her ILA Local. She began her ILA career in the mid-1980s, serving as Executive Administrative Assistant and worked for the Benefit Fund as an Administrative Assistant.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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Congratulations to all!!!🎉 🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations 🎊
Congratulations Greg 👏🏽 Union President
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Congratulations to all recipients
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Congratulations Courtney very nice guy
Congratulations to you all 🥳🥳
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Congratulations!! All of you Are Amazing Leaders and Trail Blazers! 👏👏👏
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Congratulations to all of you:"Well deserved!"
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Congratulations to all!
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Lets go Gregg
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Port of Savannah
Beautiful evening photograph at the Port of Savannah.
Have a great weekend ILA Sisters and Brothers!
Be Safe!
God Bless!!
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