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
Port of NY/NJ
NY/NJ DISTRICT COUNCIL HONORS ILA INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ILA LOCAL 1814 PRESIDENT FRANK AGOSTA AS MAN OF THE YEAR
The New York-New Jersey District Council, International Longshoremen’s Association, honored ILA International Vice President/ILA Local 1814 President Frank Agosta as they named him Man of the Year on May 19, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey. Frank Agosta is a well respected leader on the waterfront and began his career on the docks in February of 1979.
He has devoted his life as a member and delegate of the ILA since that time.
**CONGRATULATIONS**
In the photograph, International Vice President Frank Agosta (second from left) is surrounded by ILA leaders and delegates out of the Port of NY/NJ at Forno’s of Spain in Newark, NJ.
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Class act all the way! Congratulations Frankie!!
Congratulation Frank. Keep up the great work
“ Congratulations Frank as Distinguished Man of the Year “
Congratulations Frankie!
Congratulations my friend
Congratulations Frank !!
Fantastic!Great choice
GOD BLESS!!! Congratulations!!!🤘🍷🍷
Congratulations to a great man!! Well deserved, Frankie! You’re as good as they come
Congratulations
🎉
Congratulations Frank!! 👍👍
Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻
Congratulations Frank!!!
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Monroe, NJ
USMX/ILA DONATE $150,000 TO ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
The 33rd Annual USMX/ILA Children’s Fund Golf Outing Benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital was yet another huge success in giving back to those in need.
We thank all who came out and supported this incredible event.
This year, Harold J. Daggett and F. Paul De Maria, Co-Chairmen, were proud to present a check for $150,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Over the 33 years this event has taken place, the USMX and the ILA have raised in excess of $20 million dollars, which has been donated to children with disabilities and life threatening illnesses.
May God Bless them all!
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Monroe, NJ
ILA AND MANAGEMENT WORKING TOGETHER FOR THE CHILDREN OF ST. JUDE’S
ILA International President Harold J. Daggett takes the podium and is joined on stage (at right) by The United States Maritime Alliance CEO and Chairman Paul De Maria and (at left) ILA International Chief of Staff/Event Organizer James McNamara as the ILA and USMX come together for their 33rd Annual Golf Outing.
The ILA/USMX raised $150,000 to be donated to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Last week the International Longshoremen’s Association also donated another $150,000 as St. Jude’s honored President Harold Daggett on his 80th birthday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Jersey City, NJ.
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Monroe, NJ
ILA Sisters Mary Jaeger and Dawn Guerrini take time out to volunteer at the 33rd Annual ILA/USMX Golf Outing at Forsgate Country Club in Monroe, NJ
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Beautiful girls!
Hey ladies!!! Wish I was there!
Love them ! I’ll volunteer any day ❤️❤️❤️
Love
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Monroe, NJ
ILA International Chief of Staff James McNamara welcomes golfers to Forsgate Country Club as the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance come together for their annual golf outing benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
This is the 33rd consecutive year that the ILA and USMX have hosted this event which has raised over $20 million for children.
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Great job jimmy as always God bless you buddy
Great outing Jimmy as usual!🏌️
Top notch Chief of Staff .
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Monroe, NJ
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance are proud to come together for their 33rd Annual Children’s Fund Golf Outing benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
This special event will be dedicated to Harry Hennessey, Jr., Atlantic Coast District Vice President, who recently passed on April 7, 2026. RIP brother Hennessey.
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INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION 32ND CONVENTION
NEW YORK CITY
JULY 10, 1939
ILA delegates take center stage on the dais as members gather for the 32nd International Longshoremen’s Association Convention at the Hotel Commodore in New York City during the summer of 1939.
WE ARE THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION
ESTABLISHED 1892
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Nobody moves, nobody gets hurt!
Is Harry Bridges in this photo?
I See Flag Of My Grandfather's ILA Local 791 "The Mother Local"...
Where's Mr Gleason ? A true mover and shaker...
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ILA 269
Port of Charleston
August 23, 2012
ARMED FORCES DAY
May 16, 2026
On this Armed Forces Day, the International Longshoremen’s Association honors and salutes all active-duty men and women currently serving across all branches of the U.S. military.
**RESPECT**
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A message from ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett:
On this day, August 23, 2012, my Brother and I were in Delray Beach, Florida during Master Contract negotiations. The negotiations abruptly ended, and my Brother looked at me and said, “What do we do now?”
I said, “Well, one thing we will not do is fly over a picket line.”
Without hesitation, we headed to South Carolina to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Brothers and Sisters from the ILA Charleston Locals, along with a few proud rank-and-file members of ILA Local 1804-1, who were peacefully protesting.
We were there to send a clear message to the United States Government and to the American people that the ILA has always taken great pride in handling U.S. Military Cargo in Charleston and across this nation. Around that time, the bidding process shifted from “best value” to “lowest bidder,” putting good American union jobs and decades of skilled experience at risk.
The ILA stood united, fought back, and in the end, we were successful in preserving that work. To this day, the ILA remains proud to handle almost all U.S. Military Cargo on the East and Gulf Coast.
Another great achievement in the rich history of the International Longshoremen’s Association. A history built on solidarity, sacrifice, patriotism, and the determination of working men and women who never back down when it comes to protecting our jurisdiction and our future.
ILA Strong and Proud!!
In photograph, left to right, are proud ILA Local 1804-1 members protesting our job jurisdiction to handle and move United States military cargo on the East and Gulf coasts:
Wayne List, Josh Hertzberg, John Daggett, Sean Brown, Keith Shaughnessy, Dennis Daggett, Tim Lindsay and Dan DiArchangel
**ILA PROUD**
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Large amount of ILA people were veterans are International President is a Navy Veteran.
Great picture
I remember the day very well!! A beginning to a long relationship!! Love you guys!!! Anyone who was there “nose” that!!
ILA FOREVER
I have this picture on my desk today!!! This was the Beginning of So many amazing relationships! I see you in the Back Blue Eyes!!! I'll Look up and smile at ya Brother!! Epitome of Brotherhood right there! ILA Strong 💪❤️! Thanks fellas! Love Y'all This was the beginning stages of the powerful Bridge ILA President Harold Daggett has built from the North To The South!! ILA = ILOVE AMERICA
God Bless Collective Bargaining. Say it again.
No more wars for Israel
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Port of NY/NJ
Port of New Orleans
ILA LEADERS OUT OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS VISIT PORT NEWARK CONTAINER TERMINAL IN NEWARK, NJ
Blaine Ehrlich, President/Business Agent and Joey Galatas, Secretary Treasurer, of ILA Local 2036 out of the Port of New Orleans, toured PNCT in Newark, New Jersey earlier this week.
A message from ILA Local 2036 President Blaine Ehrlich:
“I just want to say it was a complete honor and privilege to tour PNCT terminal at Port Newark and witness and see the NEW shop they just built that was designed by ILA members!
We also visited the roadability process at the terminal and what they do to repair chassis. It was a pleasure to meet some of the hard working members on the ground and experience individuals with the upmost pride and love for the ILA !
It was amazing to go on one of the highest gantry cranes all the way to the apex and we got to witness the most stunning views of the terminal with New York City in the background!
Overall, the tour was phenomenal!
Dennis Daggett and the leadership of ILA Local 1804-1 are doing a phenomenal job!
Witnessing the ILA and the employer coming together for a beautiful project is such a sight to see!”
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Had some great ILA members give us a tour of the operations from the port of Newark.This operation truly has your attention the moment you enter the port.Proud to be an ILA member,the brotherhood you feel is truly real.Thanks to Dennis Daggett and his team for allowing us to participate in this tour. ILA Strong!
The pleasure was ours. It was great meeting you you guys. 💪🏻🇺🇸
ILA STRONG 💪🏽
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Port of NY/NJ
Department of Docks
New York City
1965
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How many members did you have at Bethlehem Steel in Dundalk Md ? My uncle was a Crain operator in the 60s 70s until the early retirement
East River!