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 Baltimore
ILA MEMBERS AT THE PORT OF BALTIMORE HANDLE OVER 700,000 AUTOMOBILES AND LIGHT TRUCKS FOR THE 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
For the calendar year 2025, the ILA at the Port of Baltimore handled 728,225 autos and light trucks. That’s ranked second overall in the United States and is the 13th consecutive year exceeding 700,000.
Car dealerships in 30 states across our country receive their vehicles from the Port of Baltimore.
The Port of Baltimore continues its recovery following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which took place on March 26, 2024.
Information shared to us by the Port of Baltimore
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Keep getting it boys!!!
Amazing. Great job!!!
Port of Wilmington, Delaware
December 18, 1972
Longshoremen unloading pallets on the docks at the Port of Wilmington, DE during the winter of 1972
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Probably the most enjoyable job in the winch category I ever did was those 2 legged winches. It took real skill because the stacks on those pallets were loose and the gear was lightning fast.
ERA LA ÉPOCA EN QUE EL TRABAJO PORTUARIO SE USABA LA FUERZA BRUTA Y MUY POCA TECNOLOGÍA ,EL TRABAJO ERA PRECARIO
It was all about rigging up
Absolutely love this been loved it
Tal cual empezó mi historia en el Callao en el año 1985 han pasado 41 años y vamos por mas
Looks more like the 1970s with the ship in the background and the cargo (looks like palliated Australian beef).
A HEARTFELT MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL:
Harry Hennessey, Secretary-Treasurer, Local 342, United Marine Division, ILA and Atlantic Coast District Vice President Passes Away
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – (April 8, 2026) Harry Hennessey, a dedicated trade union leader from Long Island, New York, who served as Secretary-Treasurer of the United Marine Division, Local 342, International Longshoremen’s Association, and was a Vice President and Executive Board Member of the Atlantic Coast District, ILA passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Enjoying a long and distinguished maritime labor career, Harry Hennessey was a Captain and Mate with Moran Towing and Transportation and a Union Business Agent at the Town of Huntington, New York.
He came from a large Irish-American family, all with deep roots in the trade union movement. Harry’s brother, William Hennessey, is currently an International Vice President and President of United Marine Division, Local 342, ILA.
“The ILA is deeply saddened by the passing of our Brother Harry Hennessey,” said International ILA President Harold J. Daggett. “Harry was the epitome of a dedicated and fiercely loyal union leader who served his membership with distinction. His accomplishments on their behalf were vast and his memory will endure.”
“I am heartbroken to lose one of my most dedicated and intelligent Vice Presidents,” said Michael J. Vigneron, President of the Atlantic Coast District. “Harry was elected ACD Vice President in 2019. He was an asset to our District and our ACD membership.”
Harry Hennessey leaves behind his wife, Maryann; daughters Siobhan and Deirdre; son-in-law Jordan and granddaughters Shannon and Claire.
Funeral Services for Harry Hennessey will be as follows: A Wake will be held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Robertaccio Funeral Home, 495 Main Street, Center Moriches, NY. 11934. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 100:45 am at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 25 Ocean Avenue, Center Moriches, NY 11934.
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A Gentleman A Class Act A Great Labor Leader We Will Miss You Brother
Rest easy Harry.
I knew Harry for a long time. He was a gentleman and a great union official. My condolences to his wife and family.
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A tribute to a respected leader in the ILA 🙏
Condolences to the family and friends ! Rest Easy Sir !!
Condolences to the family and the friends of a good union brother.
Proud to call him my lifelong friend. He will be dearly missed.
A good man 🙏🙏🙏
RIP Brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻
My Condolences to his family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
My thoughts and prayers 🙏🏼 are with his family and friends 😔
Prayers for his family and friends.
Prayers for the family. Im from ILA 1408
RIP
Rest in Peace Brother 🙏
Condolences to the Hennessey family
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Port of NY/NJ
**WOMEN OF THE ILA**
In photograph are proud ILA Local 1233 Executive Board ladies from left to right:
Phyllis Edmonds, Alicia Dudley, Betty Hooker, Heather Bradley, Laura Sheffield, Amenah Mathis
ILA Local 1233 out of Port Newark has a long, storied history on the waterfront dating back to 1927.
In the almost 100 years since that local was established it has flourished under tremendous leadership that has made history on the waterfront. Today, ILA Local 1233 continues to make their own piece history as the membership is well represented by the women that are apart of their proud Executive Board.
As our union continues to evolve, grow and change the women of the ILA are making their mark and the maritime unions from around the world are noticing.
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This is a beautiful picture
Great picture 💕
Nice ladies
Hey Family. Looking Good
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Nice my ILA sister..1359 Port Canaveral
Port of Charleston
ILA LOCAL 1422 UNION HALL
DEEP SEA LONGSHORE
ESTABLISHED 1936
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Who's house our house1422
Local 1422💪
Post pics of inside would love to see
As a retired ILWU Foreman, I stopped by and AT gave me a great tour of your new hall. Love the decor....Solidarity brothers!
Jazzie Clay, ILA Stron̈g !!
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You Know It’s Tru !!! Local 1422 Charleston SC Union Strong 👍💪🚢⚓️🚛💨 Tampa P21 ILA
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Port Newark, NJ
March 25, 2014
THE ILA AND THE DAGGETT ADMINISTRATION SCORES A HUGE VICTORY IN THE FIGHT TO ELIMINATE THE WATERFRONT COMMISSION AT THE PORT OF NEW JERSEY
Back in March of 2014, ILA International President Harold J. Daggett speaks to ILA members at Maher Terminals at a news conference expressing to all that The Waterfront Commission must stop harassing ILA members and needs to be dissolved as it hurts the hiring of qualified workers as well as the economic needs of the port.
The fight lasted nine long years, but on April 18, 2023 The United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that New Jersey can withdraw from the Waterfront Commission.
Since that time the ILA has welcomed the arrival of the New Jersey State Police to the Port of New Jersey, recognizing that they have brought professionalism, transparency and accountability to the administration of the port.
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Good riddance!
Can I be down
THE DOCKS ARE OURS!
WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
ESTABLISHED 1892
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Solidarity to the Dockers.
Go Union
ILWU Local 29 !!!
Robots don’t pay. Taxes
ILA Strong 💪🏾 1423
Union STRONG 💪🏽
ILA all the way!!!
ILA strong Brothers! 💪 ❤️,
My son is the third generation I just hope he doesn’t lose his job to automation it’s becoming scary 😱 ILA 269
ILA all the way!!!
I longshored for 42 years, My dad and 3 Uncles Longshored for 43 years. My Grandfather Longshored from 1936 until 1966. It is the greatest job in the world. Remember those who laid the groundwork before us with their blood, sweat, and tears. Remember the Pensioners.
I have so much respect for the ILA! 👏
I wish Charleston could say that 🫠
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Lay offs KILLING the guys with 4 years or less right now
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Union strong , solidarity ,west coast longshoreman proud member local 13 LA -LB
I was told that there is not a single port in the United States owned by a United States citizen. They are ALL owned by foreign nationals.
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Port of Charleston
THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION CLERKS AND CHECKERS
ILA Local 1771 President Lance McLaughlin in “The Kitchen” with the Clerks and Checkers at the Port of Charleston.
Clerks and checkers for the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) are responsible for documenting, inspecting, and tracking cargo during loading and unloading. They verify container numbers, ISO codes, and seals, while managing logistics paperwork to ensure accuracy and safety in marine terminals and on ships.
Core Responsibilities of ILA Clerks and Checkers:
• Cargo Documentation: They create inbound/outbound tickets, inspect cargo for damage, and record seal numbers, often using handheld scanners.
• Terminal Operations: They manage the flow of containers in the yard, acting as a liaison between trucks and vessel loading operations.
• Vessel Loading/Discharging: Checkers monitor which hatch or hold is being worked on and track all cargo movement.
• Specialized Roles: They may act as signalmen for crane operators, or as clerks, timekeepers, or weighers.
•Logistics Efficiency: They ensure container numbers, chassis numbers, and cargo details match official paperwork to prevent errors.
Pre-Stow export containers prior to loading to ensure proper vessel weight displacement and also proper Port of Discharge are accurate.
Yard planners stow import containers in container yards to ensure truck drivers can pick up an outbound container in a timely fashion.
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Charleston Gate Clerks are the Best!! Thank You Kenny Oelkers for the job you do Educating the ILA from Maine to Texas and around the Globe!!🇺🇸
Every day, longshoremen show up before sunrise, in the heat, in the cold, in the uncertainty of changing times. You carry more than cargo—you carry families, communities, and a legacy of hard work and solidarity.
Easter reminds us:
• The stone was heavy—but it was moved
• The struggle was real—but it did not win
• The sacrifice was great—but so was the victory
Just like on the waterfront, where nothing moves without strength, skill, and unity—God’s promise is that perseverance leads to purpose.
• The struggle was real—but it did not win
• The sacrifice was great—but so was the victory
Just like on the waterfront, where nothing moves without strength, skill, and unity—God’s promise is that perseverance leads to purpose.
To every longshoreman:
Your work matters.
Your fight matters.
Your brotherhood and sisterhood matter.
And just like Easter morning—what feels like pressure today can become power tomorrow.
Stand strong. Stay united. Keep building.
He is risen—and so is the strength within you.
Shared to us by ILA International Vice President/South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District Secretary Treasurer Bill Williams.
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Prayers for all.
Happy Easter to all ..God bless everyone and keep you safe🙏🙏🙏
Amen local 25 ILWU
Happy Easter ILA! ❤️
Happy Easter, God Bless the ILA
God's Blessings to all the Men & Woman . For the dedicated time , traveling to and from the job. There hard work and commitment. With good & bad weather they make things happen. God Bless y'all 🙌 🙏 ❤️ keeping you safe on the job. Traveling 🙏 ❤️
My dad san francisco. Retired 1971. He ran the gear room for years. Slings tent etc. allways ready with his crew on the weekends for line jobs. Made great money. Californa stevadore and ballast. Labor is what we sell
Happy Easter.God Bless All ILA
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GOD BLESS THE ILA….🤘🍷🍷
Happy Easter to all my brothers and sisters & ty to our local that works so hard for all of us & our families God bless 1804-1