This education link has been set up to keep all ILA members informed of whatβs 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 Philadelphia
ILA Local 1291
ILA GIVES BACK DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
ILA Local 1291 Business Agents, left to right, David Saunders and Maurice Mulgrew proudly participate in the ILA Local 1291 Thanksgiving Food Drive!
A MESSAGE FROM ILA LOCAL 1291 BUSINESS AGENT MAURICE MULGREW:
βWhat a great turnout! Thank you to ILA Local 1291, Philadelphia-Wilmington District Council, and everyone that contributed. Together, we donated food to support families in need!
Huge shout-out to the amazing Food Bank of South Jersey volunteers for helping us unload all the donations!
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year!
**ILA COMMUNITY**
**ILA FAMILY**
#InternationalLongshoremensAssociation
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Awesome people awesome unionππ
God Bless you all....
Great to see my old local giving back . Joe Naulty retired local 1291 under the WW bridge ! Lmao!!
Great job boys
1291!!!
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Port of Savannah
**WOMEN OF THE ILA**
THE LADIES OF ILA LOCAL 1475 CLERKS AND CHECKERS OUT OF THE PORT OF SAVANNAH, GA
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A MESSAGE FROM ILA LOCAL 1475 MEMBER WANDA EDWARDS:
THANK YOU for the support!
Today, Iβm honored to share a piece of our history.
We are the FIRST 5 African-American women of ILA Local 1475 β proudly known as the #FabulousFive.
It took us 10 years of dedication before we all earned our hours in 2017, and every step of that journey meant something.
βWith Faith, Belief, in Strengthβ
This isnβt just a quote β itβs an acronym created from our names:
Wanda β’ Felicia β’ Benita β’ Inette β’ Sheba
Stepping into this industry was not easy.
We walked into a field dominated by men β and often not supportive ones. Working among mostly Caucasian men, we werenβt always treated fairly, respected equally, or given the same opportunities.
There were days filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and even toxic environments created by certain areas of company management.
But we didnβt give up.
We stood strong.
We supported each other.
And we proved we belonged.
As the youngest of the five, I remember working three jobs, staying committed through a full-term pregnancy, and reporting to work until the day before I delivered. I refused to stop, because I believed in the history we were fighting to be part of.
We didnβt just earn hours β
we broke barriers, created space, and made history together.
We became part of ILA Education & History, and for that, I am forever proud.
To my sisters β the #FabulousFive β thank you for walking this road with grace, grit, faith, and unshakable strength.
We are living proof that perseverance changes legacies.
#FabulousFive #ILA1475 #BlackWomenInLaborHistory #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLabor #Sisterhood #HerStory #ProudToBeILA
Happy Holidays!! Looking forward to 2026! ILA Education/History
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Beautiful sistas
THANK YOU for the support! Today, I’m honored to share a piece of our history. We are the FIRST 5 African-American women of ILA Local 1475 — proudly known as the #FabulousFive. It took us 10 years of dedication before we all earned our hours in 2017, and every step of that journey meant something. “With Faith, Belief, in Strength” This isn’t just a quote — it’s an acronym created from our names: Wanda • Felicia • Benita • Inette • Sheba Stepping into this industry was not easy. We walked into a field dominated by men — and often not supportive ones. Working among mostly Caucasian men, we weren’t always treated fairly, respected equally, or given the same opportunities. There were days filled with challenges, misunderstandings, and even toxic environments created by certain areas of company management. But we didn’t give up. We stood strong. We supported each other. And we proved we belonged. As the youngest of the five, I remember working three jobs, staying committed through a full-term pregnancy, and reporting to work until the day before I delivered. I refused to stop, because I believed in the history we were fighting to be part of. We didn’t just earn hours — we broke barriers, created space, and made history together. We became part of ILA Education & History, and for that, I am forever proud. To my sisters — the #FabulousFive — thank you for walking this road with grace, grit, faith, and unshakable strength. We are living proof that perseverance changes legacies. #FabulousFive #ILA1475 #BlackWomenInLaborHistory #BreakingBarriers #WomenInLabor #Sisterhood #HerStory #ProudToBeILA Happy Holidays!! Looking forward to 2026! ILA Education/History
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Damn talk about diversity!
Lookin good ladies
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Awesome pics! From 1422 yess Huni
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Local 1422.,
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Represent! I.L.A. ALL DAY..π«‘
Hard working beautiful ladies of ILA strong #1475
Port of NY/NJ
ILAβ¦.24/7
ILA Local 1804-1 member Carlo Ocello at APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth, NJ
Have a great evening ILA sisters and brothers!!
Stay safe!!
God Bless you and your families!!
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Built that refer racks and high mast lighting at APM Also built the Fantuzie cranes 41,42, 43 at Marh
I remember when sea land was the real name, and became a employee of that company was so hard to get in as M R uff welding test priority but not anymore time change
Worked 35 years till I retired in 2011 at the Port of Hampton Roads in Virginia, great union and benefits, always will praise my ILA union and the ones who went before me to lay the ground Work with the vision to make us a great union...
Beautiful. I love the view at night of the ports. Thank yall for the pictures. It keep me saying to myself my Dad is at work π₯° ILA 1248 SIP “AJ/SMOKE”
Good work, keep pushing forward! π1410
I want to be a longshoreman
Saludos desde APM Costa Rica.
I need a job as a terminal trap driver
Ilwu local 502
I work the ports of canada
Foreman .chile .
Go Union
Godd job
La unión del puerto es el cancer de la economía todavía manejados por mafiosos en especial apm terminal
Yeah they all are a bunch of bunch of pieces of shit. Basically the truckers get used and f ucked over by the day. Have absolutely no respect for any of them!!! But when you are a union guy you are to stupid to figure it out...
Port of NY/NJ
SAFETY FIRST, EVERY LIFT, EVERY SHIFT
2025
Thank you Andres Sanchez
ILA Local 1235
Yard Straddle Operator
Maher Terminals
Port Elizabeth, NJ
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βOUR TIME IS NOW!β
ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett Declares βOur Time Is Nowβ In Video of His Powerful Address at Global Dockworkers Lisbon, Portugal Summit, Calling on Maritime Workers Around the World To Draw the Line Together To Halt βJob-Killing Technologyβ
LISBON, PORTUGAL (November 28, 2025) Longshore Union Leader Dennis A. Daggett charged up the hundreds of delegates attending the Profits Over People: Anti-Automation Conferenceβ. This video shows his forceful remarks delivered at the opening session on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, of βPeople Over Profits: Anti-Automation Conferenceβ, held at the PavilhΓ£o Carolos Lopes Convention Center in central Lisbon, Portugal.
Daggett, the Executive Vice President of the International Longshoremenβs Association (ILA) and General Coordinator of the world-wide International Dockworkers Council (IDC) spelled out the employersβ real intention at automate port facilities around the world.
βBut letβs be clear βthis isnβt about moving cargo faster,β Daggett told the attentive gathering of global dockers and maritime workers. βItβs about moving us out of the picture. Itβs about cutting labor to pad profits. Itβs about eliminating people, not improving performance.β
Automation left unchecked with spread to all waterfront facilities around the world and into other industries as well, Daggett warned.
His called automation βA corporate strategy to erase working class jobs and spin it under a feel good world like modernizationβ¦.We know exactly what it is. Itβs job killing technology, plain and simple.β
Daggett opened his remarks praising the many unions present at the Lisbon Summit. βYour presence at this historic gathering is a powerful reminder of our shared struggle, our rich history and our unbreakable commitment to protect an industry that we built with our blood, our sweat and our tears.
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A lot of us are 3rd and 4th generation ila longshoreman some even more. This industry was built on the backs of our families and ourselves and our backs and shoulders need a break carrying these company’s to their record breaking never seen before profits. But only after they used us all do they want automation. After we risked our lives during Covid. Some brothers and sisters even died making these CEO’s their bonuses. But to them we’re nothing but numbers on a spread sheet. #ILA #noautomation
Thank you so much for your dedication to protecting our industry and jobs. l. L. A. Strong
Awesome speech, Dennis! A true visionary! π We are all so blessed! To have union leadership that are not only concerned about the present but, focused on the preservation of the future generations of all maritime workers worldwide is truly PRICELESS! I can't begin to tell you how grateful we all are. We stand behind you π―% in solidarity. Thank you! πͺβοΈπΊπΈπ
Great job ILA show the world what a real union can do with strong leadership .οΏΌ
Incredible speech Dennis!! We must be Together!! ππͺπSolidarity
Unbelievable! Fantastic speech. So proud of you and of all dockworkers around the world β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Amazing speech!!
Wow. Incredible Dennis. We all have your back! All day everyday ILA
My Man The Legendπ Love it π― we got your back People over Profir
Great speech!
Amazing Dennis !
Dennis,You are sending a message to the World how dedicated you are to bring everyone together for a fair and balanced work environment across all the ports of the world. I remember when you first talked about this I said you are making History, grateful for all your hard work to achieve this goal, remember, STAY THE COURSE ποΏΌ
Strong message, Dennis. ILA all the way. ββπ΅πΉπΊπΈ
Very nicely said
My president 1804-1 congratulations Denning
Fantastic speech Dennis!! Proud to know you , ILA ALL THE WAY!!
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βOUR TIME IS NOW!β
ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett Declares βOur Time Is Nowβ In Video of His Powerful Address at Global Dockworkers Lisbon, Portugal Summit, Calling on Maritime Workers Around the World To Draw the Line Together To Halt βJob-Killing Technologyβ
LISBON, PORTUGAL (November 28, 2025) Longshore Union Leader Dennis A. Daggett charged up the hundreds of delegates attending the Profits Over People: Anti-Automation Conferenceβ. This video shows his forceful remarks delivered at the opening session on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, of βPeople Over Profits: Anti-Automation Conferenceβ, held at the PavilhΓ£o Carolos Lopes Convention Center in central Lisbon, Portugal.
Daggett, the Executive Vice President of the International Longshoremenβs Association (ILA) and General Coordinator of the world-wide International Dockworkers Council (IDC) spelled out the employersβ real intention at automate port facilities around the world.
βBut letβs be clear βthis isnβt about moving cargo faster,β Daggett told the attentive gathering of global dockers and maritime workers. βItβs about moving us out of the picture. Itβs about cutting labor to pad profits. Itβs about eliminating people, not improving performance.β
Automation left unchecked with spread to all waterfront facilities around the world and into other industries as well, Daggett warned.
His called automation βA corporate strategy to erase working class jobs and spin it under a feel good world like modernizationβ¦.We know exactly what it is. Itβs job killing technology, plain and simple.β
Daggett opened his remarks praising the many unions present at the Lisbon Summit. βYour presence at this historic gathering is a powerful reminder of our shared struggle, our rich history and our unbreakable commitment to protect an industry that we built with our blood, our sweat and our tears.
He then paid to SEAL, the Portuguese Dockworkers union, by recognizing their five-year strike and also their unwavering support to the ILA during their own difficult contract negotiations, Dennis Daggett said: SEAL reminded the world of something that we must never forget: Dockworkers donβt back down and we will never, ever surrender β not in Lisbon!, not in New York!, not in Sidney!, not in Central and South America, no anywhere in this world will we ever, ever surrender!
The ILA and IDC leader also paid tribute to his father, Harold J. Daggett, International ILA President who opened the conference with the keynote address.
βNow let me tell you who made this conference possible. One man had the vision to see it coming and that man is Harold J. Daggett, the president of the ILA.
Dennis Daggett noted his fatherβs longevity in the industry is nearing 60 years.
βHeβs been our chief negotiator and has secured what many believe to be the strongest automation protections in the world, Dennis Daggett said of his father and the ILA leader. βNot just in the U.S. βbut in the world.
βBut what inspires me most about Harold Daggett isnβt just his legacy βitβs that heβs still fighting like hell,β praised Dennis Daggett. βAt 79 years old, after decades of protecting and preserving jobs for generations of ILA families βhe still gets up every morning ready to swing.β
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Just as Powerful of a speech now as it was live in person in Lisbon !!! The Time is Now...
Well done Dennis!!!! Fight the good Fight !!!
Leadership second to none!
Yo lo cómodo en unas de Conversiones de la ILA 1575
Best leadership in the world!!!
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The retired need a pay raise !!!
Global War Dennis!! βπ½βπ½πͺπΎ
Port of NY/NJ
ILA LOCAL 1233 GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY DURING THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY SEASON
ILA LOCAL 1233β¦.ONE COMMUNITYβ¦ONE FAMILY
Turkey Giveaway Success!!!
Working together, ILA Local 1233 helped feed 100 families in the Newark/Elizabeth area during this Thanksgiving holiday season.
Through partnership and compassion, the dedicated members of ILA Local 1233 brought warmth and nourishment to those in need.
ILA Local 1233 is proud to stand with One Community, One Family in serving the communityβ¦.
Building stronger communities, one family at a time.
Photo Credits:
Heather Bradley
Betty Hooker
ILA Local 1233
Thank You!
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Port of Galveston, TX
ILA EDUCATION AND TRAINING
ILA LOCAL 20
ILA Local 20 out of the Port of Galveston held their RoRo Rodeo 2025 last week.
ILA members attend this annual event to learn how to do the job of moving RoRo cargo correctly and safely.
RO-RO CARGO or "roll-on, roll-off" cargo, refers to wheeled goods, such as cars, trucks, and heavy machinery, that are driven by ILA members directly onto and off of a ship using ramps. This method is a common and cost-effective way to transport large volumes of vehicles and equipment across continents. Vehicles are secured on the ship's decks, which can have multiple levels accessible by ramps.
Cargo is driven or towed onto the ship, often through a ramp at the stern or side of the vessel.
Once inside, the vehicles are secured on various decks within the ship and driven to their final position.
When the ship reaches its destination, the vehicles are driven directly off the vessel.
Examples of Ro-Ro cargo:
-Cars
-Trucks
-Heavy machinery, such as excavators and bulldozers
-Unaccompanied trailers
-Containers on wheels
-Passenger-car hybrid (RoPax) vessels that carry both passengers and vehicles
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Happy Thanksgiving π¦ to everyone!
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Happy Thanksgiving!!!π¦
Happy thanksgiving π¦ my brother and sisters
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you happy thanksgiving ILA strong ππ«‘πͺπ«Ά
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Feliz día de acción de gracias
Happy Thanksgiving π¦
Nelson Lombardo Lopez, Local 1804-1 God Bless ILA And Thanks for Hard work....Happy thanksgiving
HAPPY THANKSGIVING LONGSHOREMEN'S.
PRESIDENT HAROLD J. DAGGETT
BRINGING DOCKWORKER SOLIDARITY TOGETHER AROUND THE WORLD
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Thank you
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Dope video π₯ ese viejo plays at a different level!!!
He puts his people FIRST
Such. Powerful video but right on the money! I’m proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Harold Daggett!!! What an amazing job he has done and will continue to do! Thank you Harold!!!
This is very encouraging not only for dockworkers but as an example to all workers of all industries.
Bloody great, stronger together MUNZ NZ
Leadership Second To None!!!!God Bless and Thank You!
I love you cuz! Happy Thanksgiving!! πππππ
GOD BLESS AMERICA ILWU,AND Mr DAGGET
Thank you H, we will all stand with you!!!!!
I I Team Leader together we stand ÷ we fall
ILA STRONG πͺπΌ
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