SAGCD - ILA
The largest maritime union workers in North America
Dear Brothers and Sisters of the ILA, As I reflect on this year, it feels like only yesterday that we stood united to ratify our historic Master Agreement. Now, here we are at Labor Day—a day that reminds us why our solidarity matters. Because of our unity, determination, and leadership, the men and women of …
We are proud to announce the 3rd Bi-Annual ILA Women’s Maritime Conference, happening March 5–8, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida! This empowering event brings together the incredible women of the ILA to connect, learn, and lead the future of the maritime industry. This year’s theme is “Anchored In Strength United In Purpose.” With the rising number …
BIG NEWS OUT OF NEW ORLEANS: ILA Local 2036 Maintenance & Repair has reached a groundbreaking agreement that secures a strong six-year contract at the Port of New Orleans! Led by President Blaine Ehrlich, the local successfully finalized a deal that not only locks in labor stability but also delivers meaningful improvements that put members …
A new large-scale mural by Antonio Reonegro and Tom Lynch of HAVOC Media Design continues the visual legacy of union labor in Houston. HOUSTON, TX — July 4, 2025 — Local 24 of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) will unveil Unity Along the Houston Waterfront, a 16-foot by 8-foot hand-painted mural created by artists Antonio …
4th of July Message from our ILA – South Atlantic and Gulf Coast President Dear Friends: Less than a month ago, June 19, we celebrated the epitome of liberty, the commemoration of the abolishment of slavery in the United States via the very tardy announcement in Texas. On July 4th, we celebrate the birth of …
Juneteenth Letter from ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District President Dear Friends, June 19th is recognized as a national holiday commemorating the 1865 announcement in Galveston, Texas that President Abraham Lincoln had abolished slavery two-and one-half years earlier, September 22, 1862, effective January 1, 1863. 162 years after the Emancipation Proclamation and 160 years …
The start of hurricane season [which runs from June through November] prompts the ILA~USMX Joint Safety Committee (JSC) to once again alert all waterfront management and labor interests to the importance of being aware of and adhering to in-house [many stevedores and terminal operators have their own written tropical storm plans] and relevant regulatory agency …
In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund, the founding chairman and ILA SAGCD Executive Vice President Emeritus, Charles F. Spencer, recently shared his insights as a guest columnist for the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union, highlighting the fund’s legacy and continued importance. Click below to read the article:
Memorial Day 2025 Dear Friends: The Memorial Day holiday allows us to celebrate those that made the ultimate sacrifice fighting to preserve our freedom and democratic life. The 2025 remembrance honors the 80thanniversary of the end of World War II. We honor those who have served by ensuring that those that seek to politicize our …
Charles Spencer, Executive Vice President Emeritus of the ILA South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District, has been appointed to JAXPORT’s Board of Directors. From JAXPORT’S Press Release: “Congratulations to longtime labor union leader Charles Spencer on being appointed to JAXPORT’s Board of Directors. Spencer has served in leadership roles for decades with the International Longshoremen’s …
A Message from ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett To All ILA Members Under the Master Contract, In the next few months, you will be hearing a lot about the implementation of the new Master Contract. One of the main areas of focus will be absenteeism and productivity. We’ve already started to hear …
A Message From ILA International Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett: The Importance of Paying Union Dues: A 53-Year Reality Check In 1972, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) last received an increase in dues from its members. That was 53 years ago—longer than I have been alive. And yet, in that time, the ILA has …
