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 Boston
ILA MEMBERS WELCOME THE USS HARVEY C. BARNUM, JR. WARSHIP TO THE PORT OF BOSTON
The USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG-124) visits the Port of Boston at Flynn Cruiseport Boston. This warship was built in Bath, Maine and is to commission at the Naval Station Norfolk in April, 2026.
Its crew is visiting Boston during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as well as participating in community outreach this weekend.
Harvey C. Barnum Jr. is a retired USMC officer who received the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Photo Credit:
Eugene Stancato, Vice President, ILA Local 800, Port of Boston
Thank You!!
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Looking good God bless prayers 🙏 amen 🙏
Go Union
Send ur own ships and sailors to the illegal war u started
As an ILA MEMBER of ILA LOCAL 1825 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, looking to leave COMMUNIST INFILTRATED CANADA, would you consider myself and other like minded ILA UNION Freedom seekers the opportunity to join your UNION LOCALS. So as to enjoy the FREEDOM AND QUALITY OF LIFE YOU ENJOY IN THE USA? OR CAN YOU GET THE INTERNATIONAL ILA PRESIDENT TO Speak TO Donald TRUMP on our behalf to capture and jail our TREASONOUS TYRANNICAL WEF INFILTRATED GLOBALIST MARK CARNEY and his minions!!
Port of NY/NJ
ILA MEMBERS ON NEW YORK CITY’S EAST RIVER….OCTOBER 16, 1950
Dockworkers on an East River Pier with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background and the Manhattan skyline in the far distance during the fall of 1950.
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A MESSAGE FROM ILA CHIEF OF STAFF JAMES MCNAMARA:
Annual ILA Great Lakes Pre-Navigation Meetings Held In Tampa, Florida; Great Lakes U.S. and Canadian Ports Hoping For Stronger Season in 2026
TAMPA, FL (March 14, 2026) – The annual meetings of the International Longshoremen’s Association Great Lakes District Council are taking place this weekend in Tampa, Florida as the ILA ports on both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the Great Lakes prepare for their 2026 season.
ILA International Officers Steve Knott, Secretary-Treasurer; John D. Baker, General Organizer; Alan Robb, Assistant General Organizer; and Jim Paylor, Assistant General Organizer, led a impressive list of speakers to address the hundreds of delegates and guests gathered at the Holiday Inn, Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel. Don Joshberger, International President at the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots, was a featured speaker at the three-day meetings held over the March 13-16 period.
One of the panel discussions during the Tampa Meetings was a “Breakbulk ILA Roundtable” led by ILA Assistant General Organizer Jim Paylor.
In the top photo, Alan Robb, President, South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District and International Assistant General Organizer addresses the Great Lakes District Council and is joined on the dais by (from left, Michael Baker, District Council Secretary-Treasurer; John D. Baker, Jr., District Council President; John D. Baker, Sr., District Council President Emeritus and International General Organizer; and Don Joshberger, International President, IOMM&P. Bottom left is Jim Paylor, ILA Assistant General Organizer; Bottom Center, Steve Knott addresses District Council as John D. Baker, Sr., looks on; Bottom right Bill Yockey, District Executive Vice President and International Vice President at the podium with District President John D. Baker, Jr. (Photos by Brian McNamara).
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There were some very important and emotional speeches today. I enjoyed every speaker. Thanks
Port Miami
ILA AT PORT MIAMI CRUISING INTO THE WEEKEND
Magnificent photograph shared to us today by Port Miami…..
**ILA LOCAL 1416**
**ILA LOCAL 1922**
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AVILÉS, SPAIN
The ILA is in full support and solidarity with our sisters and brothers from the Port of AVILÉS, Spain as they hit the streets today at a rally that was attended by many dockworkers from all unions around the world.
**IF WE ARE TOGETHER IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FAIL!”
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What are they doing there???
Solidarity ✊🏻✊🏿💙⚓️🩵‼️
Coordinadora ....ni esta ni se la espera ?.
Ni un paso atras
💪💪💪🙏
Brothers!✊
Ni un paso atrás!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
1422 We are with yall ✊🏾✊🏾
1426 we are with y’all
Wepaaaaaaaaa
Tampa, FL
ILA leaders, led by ILA legend John Baker, come together at the Great Lakes District Council Pre-Navigational Meetings at the Holiday Inn in Tampa, FL
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Capiesce !! Oh how I miss that expression ! God Bless Mr. Baker !!!
John is a good man
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Go Union
Otro paso más te felicito entre conocidos pa que sepa
Tampa, FL
ILA INTERNATIONAL GENERAL ORGANIZER JOHN BAKER SPEAKS AT DAY 1 OF THE ILA GREAT LAKES DISTRICT COUNCIL PRE-NAVIGATIONAL MEETINGS AT THE HOLIDAY INN, TAMPA, FL
Photo Credit:
Jason Yafanaro
ILA Local 1317
Thank You!!
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This man is a legend who startered in the long shore industry before most of us were born . He has been my inspiration in the The Longshoremen Union since I met him in 2002 .
Mr John Baker is a True Legend it’s an Honor to know John and his sons John jr Mike I.L.A. ☘️💪
Mr. Baker can give the Education & History of the ILA like few others can!
Tampa, FL
ILA International Secretary Treasurer Stevie Knott speaks at the ILA Great Lakes District Council Pre-Navigational Meetings at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Tampa, FL
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There are some great men in this picture!! I’m sorry I didn’t make it this year gentlemen, come down with strep the day before my flight!!! I hope y’all had a wonderful time!!!!
Stevie Knott is the man. ILA Strong 💪
Tampa, FL
ILA SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AT THE ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE/ILA-ACD EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS AT THE WESTSHORE TAMPA MARRIOTT
Left to Right…..
Patrick Walsh, Sean Brown, Michael Sullivan, Bobby Rispoli, Isaiah Williams, Louie Brown, Todd Miliken, Brain Porter, Larry McKnight
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A bunch of studs!!
What a crew!
That's a good looking crew right there. God Bless
Tampa, FL
ILA LEADERS COME TOGETHER AT THE INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN’S ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING AT THE TAMPA MARRIOTT WESTSHORE HOTEL IN TAMPA, FL
In photograph, from left to right:
Harold J. Daggett, ILA President
Dennis A. Daggett, ILA Int Executive VP
James McNamara, ILA Chief of Staff
John Baker, ILA General Organizer
James Paylor, ILA Asst. General Organizer
Michael Vigneron, ACD President
James Stolpinski, ACD Sec Treasurer
John J. Daggett, ACD General Vice President
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TOP SHELF !!!! It doesn't get any better !!
The best!!!