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
Please take a moment to watch this video that was shared to us by “Crane Daddy” out of the West Coast Longshoremen’s Union ILWU Local 13 out of Los Angeles/Long Beach, California.
Thank You!
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We got to evolve with the work I understand that part but we can’t displace the worker! Machines don’t have family’s, machines don’t pay taxes and machines don’t support small business! We do the blue collar dock workers, iron workers, farmers, plumbers and boiler makers, electricians, brick masons and every other blue collar Americans tradesmen in the country we are the back bone don’t let them replace us with AI and robots!
Crane Daddy, didn’t your international representatives agree in negotiations to allow automation in exchange for added jurisdiction for other functions and wage increases?
You have to RAGE against the Machine !!!!
they need to think about the "security" aspects... robots are easily manipulated
Devsn Morgsn it’s going global… “daddy” 😂😂
" WE THE PEOPLE " That's my take. !!
It's a hard pill to swallow, but it's the truth. I need to convince my youngest to learn this new work.
I. L.A. all the way
Thanks bro we down here in Texas getting ready to fight it too, but i know one day it's gonna come let's just hope it's semi automation.
Niek Stam
Hey brotha ‘ Why don’t you talk about how to fight against this shi!! But it sounds like you’re gonna let it slip in💯
Fuck automation....nobody can do it better than a man on the ground can
None of these shipping companies are American. No automation should be allowed on American ports
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL ILA MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES!!
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
Photo Credit:
Casey Kilby
ILA Local 1804-1
APM Terminals
Port Elizabeth, NJ
Thank You!!
#InternationalLongshoremensAssociation
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Your family as well
Happy Easter from ILA 1997 Oshawa Ontario Canada
Artistic and allegoricaly meaningful photo. The sun(son)rises in strength and grace over our industrious endeavors.
Port of Baltimore
THE PORT OF BALTIMORE RESPECTS AND SALUTES THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Statement from the Port Baltimore:
“Off to a great start in 2026 with another record for containers! Seagirt Marine Terminal had its fourth best month ever in March.
Thanks to our partners, Ports America Chesapeake and International Longshoremen’s Association, we set new a new record of 109,827 twenty-foot equivalent units (containers). Nice work team!”
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Hola. Mi nombre es José Angel González Infante (Joseito) CI: 97061308369. Necesito ser rescatado del país llamado Cuba por prisión política en mi contra. Pago alrededor de 2.600 mil millones en respaldo para la moneda. Necesito el rescate con urgencia y pago más por la rapidez. También necesito personal armado a mi disposición y con dispositivos para la conexión satelital. Mi teléfono celular es +53 55947889.
This video was showcased and displayed at the most recent ILA Local 1804-1 Union Meeting…..we have been asked by many members if they can see it again….we are proud to share this ILA history video with all members from Maine to Texas, the Great Lakes, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada and the Bahamas….
We are the International Longshoremen’s Association….Established 1892
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Truly educational. Great peace of history. 👍👍
Great video ILA all the way. ❤️
That's an Awesome video. Great job Kenny 👍
Amazing work, Kenny !!!
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What a beautiful video!! ❤️💪..Thanks for sharing
Great video!!! Great work Kenny
Port of NY/NJ
PORTER APPOINTED BUSINESS AGENT OF ILA LOCAL 1804-1
Please join us in congratulating Brian Porter on his appointment as Business Agent of ILA Local 1804-1.
The International Longshoremen’s Association is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Porter as Business Agent of ILA Local 1804-1.
Porter was appointed by President Dennis A. Daggett at the ILA Local 1804-1 Union Meeting that took place at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ on April 1, 2026.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
#InternationalLongshoremensAssociation
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Congratulations!
Congratulations Brain!! No doubt you’re going to do great!!
Congratulations
Awesome congratulations 👏
Congratulations brian!!!!
Congrats Brian !!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations
God Speed Brother
Congratulations!
Congratulations Brian!!!
Congratulations Brian welcome to our family brother it was a great meeting.
Congratulations best of luck....
Congratulations 🎉
Congratulations my brother Brian Porter!!
Congratulations Brian well deserved!!!
Congrats Brian!
Congratulations
Congratulations Brother
Congratulations Brian! 👏🏻✊🏻🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Congratulations!
Congratulations Brian!
Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1804-1
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
ESTABLISHED 1953
The International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1804-1 Union Meeting took place on April 1, 2026 at the Short Hills Hilton Hotel in Short Hills, NJ.
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Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1804-1 VICE PRESIDENT JOHN DAGGETT ADDRESSES THE MEMBERSHIP AT THEIR MONTHLY MEETING AT THE SHORT HILLS HILTON HOTEL IN SHORT HILLS, NJ
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Blaze 🔥
My pal Blaze.. and the entire family! Much love and respect!
Go Union
Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1804-1 PRESIDENT DENNIS A. DAGGETT WELCOMES THE MEMBERSHIP TO THE SHORT HILLS HILTON HOTEL IN SHORT HILLS, NJ
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Congratulations Brian Porter !!!!!!
Great Meeting!! Congratulations Brian!
Congrats Brian Porter !
Go Union
As always, an outstanding meeting, very informative, stay the course 👍🇺🇸1804-1
Truly amazing membership turn out! 1804-1 is the bomb!!!!
Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 269 OUT OF HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA VISITS ILA LOCAL 1588 AT PORT LIBERTY CONTAINER TERMINAL IN BAYONNE, NJ
ILA International Vice President Patrick Murphy and the Executive Officers of ILA Local 269 out of the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada visited Port Liberty Container Terminal in Bayonne, NJ on April 1, 2026.
They were welcomed by ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 1588 President Virgil Maldonado and his team as they took a tour of the port and discussed the challenges the ILA faces regarding automation.
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ILA International Vice President Virgil Maldonado shared this statement with us:
“Our union brothers and sisters are now facing the same fight that we are all facing…Automation and RMG’s aren’t just a threat to our future….it’s here right now and it is impacting our livelihoods, families, and entire communities on both sides of the border…..what is happening and what we are all going through regarding automation is not isolated…..It is part of a much bigger battle that is affecting Longshore members and dockworkers everywhere around the world!”
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In photograph, left to right:
ILA Local 269 President Kevin Piper
ILA Local 1588 Secretary Treasurer Mark Santoro
ILA Vice President-President 1588 Virgil Maldonado
ILA Local 269 Secretary Treasurer Ian Higgens
ILA Vice President Patrick Murphy
ILA Local 269 Vice President Donald Sabine
ILA Local 1588 David Maldonado
**SAY NO TO AUTOMATION**
**ROBOTS DO NOT FEED FAMILIES**
**ROBOTS DO NOT PAY TAXES**
**IF WE ARE TOGETHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL**
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Nice picture
ILA strong
Thanks again for the tour and information.
I had the privilege of taking that picture!
Say yes to fix the poth holes going out of the terminal
Tyler Slaunwhite where you at?????
Ming
Go Union
Port of Philadelphia
December 5, 1953
ILA members on strike at the Port of Philadelphia as Longshoremen hit the streets at Pier 98 during the winter of 1953.
The International Longshoremen’s Association working for better wages and working conditions…..Never forget the sacrifices ILA members made to get where we are today!
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Was this the packard road facility