The South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District
SAGCD History
The South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District (SAGCD) of the ILA, represents the longshore workers in ports along the coast from North Carolina to Texas.
The SAGCD is part of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), which is the largest union of maritime workers in North America that represents roughly 80,000 men and women longshore workers on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas.
Together the SAGCD, along with the Atlantic Coast District (ACD), compose the ILA today.
The history of the ILA, benefiting from strong, progressive leaders fighting for better wages, hours and working conditions, has resulted in a modern and efficient workforce keeping America moving.
SAGCD Leadership
We are the heartbeat of America’s port operations.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, representing an upwards of 85,000 Longshoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S rivers, Puerto Rico and Eastern Canada.
