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 NY/NJ
July 20, 1949
ILA Longshoremen moving cargo on New York City’s West Side Piers during the summer of 1949.
The summer of 1949 in New York City was notably hot, featuring multiple severe heat waves and highs topping 100°F.
Those unbearable working conditions did not stop the International Longshoremen’s Association as they kept cargo moving non-stop in the United States and around the world.
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Port of Savannah
Longshoremen moving cargo at the Port of Savannah sometime during the late 1970’s.
Today, the International Longshoremen’s Association help make the Port of Savannah the 4th busiest port for container moves in the United States.
We are the ILA
Established 1892
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I remember doing a lot of that in Baltimore; Local 333
Key West, FL
THE ILA LOCAL 1526 3RD ANNUAL GOLF OUTING TO BENEFIT THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA
A MESSAGE FROM ILA LOCAL 1526 PRESIDENT JOHNNIE DIXON:
⛳️🏌🏾♂️ SAVE THE DATE! KEY WEST, HERE WE COME! 🌴☀️
We are excited to officially announce the 3rd Annual Southeast Florida Winter Golf Classic, taking place January 27–31, 2027, in beautiful Key West, Florida!
Once again, we look forward to bringing together our ILA brothers and sisters, union locals, industry partners, and friends from across the country for an unforgettable weekend of golf, fellowship, and solidarity, all while supporting a great cause, the ILA Local 1526 Scholarship Fund! 🎓
The hotel room block will officially open next week! Stay tuned for reservation details.
🏆💰 NEW THIS YEAR — THE $5,000 BIGGEST CATCH CHALLENGE!
We are especially excited to announce a $5,000 CASH PRIZE for our Biggest Catch Challenge! Any ILA Local or organization that sponsors a foursome will have the opportunity to compete for this exciting prize!
This event continues to grow each year, and we are grateful for the tremendous support that makes it possible to invest in the educational future of our members’ children.
Mark your calendars, get your foursomes together, and prepare for another incredible time in Key West!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again! 🌴⛳️
Strong Unions. Strong Partnerships. Brighter Futures.
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Port of NY/NJ
MMMCA AND ILA LOCALS 1804-1 AND 1814 HOST RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contractors’ Association (MMMCA) came together with ILA Locals 1804-1 and 1814 on October 8, 2026 for a retirement seminar at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ.
ILA Local 1804-1 President Dennis A. Daggett and MMMCA President Joseph Ragusa spoke to members who are contemplating retirement and informed them of what their options are moving forward.
MMMCA acts as a collective bargaining unit for marine maintenance contractors working with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
Our ILA leadership continues to educate and inform our membership of what our great union has to offer.
In photograph, left to right:
Joseph Ragusa, President, MMMCA
Dennis A. Daggett, President, ILA Local 1804-1
John J. Daggett, Vice President, ILA Local 1804-1
Billy Hartigan, Business Agent, ILA Local 1804-1
Int'l Longshoremen's Local 1804-1 Dennis A. Daggett BLAZE William Hartigan
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Port of NY/NJ
MMMCA AND ILA LOCALS 1804-1 AND 1814 HOST RETIREMENT SEMINAR
The Metropolitan Marine Maintenance Contractors’ Association (MMMCA) came together with ILA Locals 1804-1 and 1814 on October 8, 2026 for a retirement seminar at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ.
ILA Local 1804-1 President Dennis A. Daggett and MMMCA President Joseph Ragusa spoke to members who are contemplating retirement and informed them of what their options are moving forward.
MMMCA acts as a collective bargaining unit for marine maintenance contractors working with the International Longshoremen’s Association.
Our ILA leadership continues to educate and inform our membership of what our great union has to offer.
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We need this in the PORT OF Charleston
Port of NY/NJ
APM Terminals welcomes ILA International leaders Harold J. Daggett and Dennis A. Daggett to the docks at Port Elizabeth, NJ.
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Great day!! ILA Stong💪
God bless ILA.
ILA STRONG we are the best Union in the world. 🙏🏼💪🏼
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God bless ILA.
Go Union !
Port of NY/NJ
ILA PRES HAROLD J. DAGGETT GOES WAY UP ON THE CRANES AT APM TERMINALS IN PORT ELIZABETH, NJ
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett visited APM Terminals on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
The ILA Chief was able to speak to the membership at the maintenance and repair shops following the incredible contract raise that was recently given to ILA members on October 1, 2026.
Daggett went from shop to shop greeting the members of ILA Local 1804-1.
President Daggett began his ILA career in 1967. After the nearly 60 years in this incredible industry he has worked on the waterfront and represented the ILA membership, it did not stop him from going way up to 185 feet on the cranes at APM to see what our brothers and sisters do on a daily basis to keep cargo moving in the United States and around the world.
**ILA PROUD**
Int'l Longshoremen's Harold Daggett Local 1804-1 ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast D#InternationalLongshoremensAssociationssociation
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The Best is yet to come✅️✅️✅️✅️✅️
Awesome!
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From one Harold to another Thanks for the 47 years I’ve been there I can now say I know people in high places 🙏🙏💪
Greatest!
Wish we had someone like you on the west coast, Harold
Thanks for all your hard work!! Love for you to come to Norfolk Love to meet you one day!! ILA STRONG 💪
Grateful 🙏 , Harold & Dennis  Daggett for holding Our ILA CLOSE to Your Hearts ❤️ ILA STRONG 💪 The Heartbeat of the World, GOD BLESS US ALL 🙏
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GREAT JOB FOR THE GUYS . JEFF FROM SOUTH PHILLY
Always reaching new heights...
Thanks for Sharing Captain Speaking From Local 1416 Miami Florida
Thank You President Daggett for you leadership Blessings
The best in the business!! The greatest labor leader in the world!!
THE BIG MAN HIMSELF!!
Look ma im on top of the world !!!!
Thanks for looking out for the widows!!
Union Rules
A Legend still visiting the terminals and the ILA members on site. 👊✊🏾✊🏼. Union Strong. 💪
Greatest of all time! None better! Long live Harold!
The best!
ILA all the Way 🙏💙💪🇺🇸
The Boss Ty Harold for all you & our delegates & staff do for us 1804-1 4 life.
ILA STRONG!
Port of NY/NJ
ILA PRES. HAROLD J. DAGGETT AND ILA EXE VP DENNIS A. DAGGETT VISIT APM TERMINALS IN PORT ELIZABETH, NJ
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, ILA International President Harold J. Daggett was joined by ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett as they took members and guests on a tour of APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, NJ.
The group was able to visit the different maintenance and repair shops that keep APM’s equipment up and running on a daily basis.
Thank you to the following ILA members for setting up today’s visit
Tim Lindsay, ILA Local 1804-1
Anthony Rosco, ILA Local 1804-1
Ronnie Faiella, ILA Local 1804-1
Louie Troca, ILA Local 1235
Joe Perez, ILA Local 1235
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So proud to be a part of this incredible Union! Thank you Harold and Dennis!!
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Port of Boston
ILA LOCALS COME TOGETHER ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY AT THE PORT OF BOSTON TO WORK THE EVER FOREVER VESSEL
Three tug boats (one not pictured) bring the Ever Forever into the Port of Boston. The Ever Forever was built in 2020, is 1100 feet in length, and has a capacity of 12,000 TEU’s.
The ILA will be working this afternoon and overnight at the Port of Boston by Locals 799, 800, 805, 1066, and 1604.
Photo Credit:
Eugene Stancato
Vice President, ILA Local 800
Thank You!!
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She just left Savannah the other day
I saw it coming in Presidents Roads this noon time from Wollaston Beach.
Cool Great pic!!!
Oiyemhola Augustine ⚓ ,🇳🇬
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1588 MEMBERS PROUDLY ATTEND FUNDRAISER FOR THEIR VERY OWN ASSEMBLYMAN WILL SAMPSON
Will Sampson is not only a loyal and proud member of ILA Local 1588 out of Bayonne, NJ.
He is also a New Jersey State Assemblyman and he supports the ILA in any way he can at the capitol in Trenton.
Last night was a successful event at the Sampson for Assembly Fundraiser and the ILA was there to give him their full support.
Pictured here from left to right you have; Vito Recchia Vice President of Local 1588, Neil Pacilio Recording Secretary of Local 1588, William Sampson Assemblyman of the 31st District of New Jersey and Local 1588 member, David Maldonado Trustee of Local 1588 and Isaias Franco of Local 1588.
Sampson work in the Longshore craft pit of Port Liberty Container Terminal in Bayonne, NJ
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