ILA Longshoreman

Verse 1

Thirty-two years down on the waterfront,

I’ve seen the changes with my own two hands.

Back when every ship came in with hand-stowed cargo,

Built by the strength of hardworking men.

Five hundred-pound bales of cotton,

One hundred ten-pound sacks of sugar too.

Two hundred fifty-pound coffee sacks,

Every day’s work saw us through.

Pre-Chorus

Run boards and dollies rolling slow,

Sweat and pride were all we’d know.

Every brother gave his all,

Standing strong, standing tall.

Chorus

Now look where we are today,

Container ships line the bay.

Gantry cranes reaching to the sky,

Still that waterfront spirit never dies.

It’s been a long, long journey,

Built on sacrifice and unity.

Now I’m asking for your vote today…

Re-elect Darnell Lee Sr.

Finance Committee 2026.

Verse 2

From yesterday to tomorrow,

We’ve carried this union through.

Respecting every generation,

From the old school to the new.

I’ll keep serving with integrity,

Looking out for every member’s needs.

Together we can keep moving forward,

That’s my promise, that’s my creed.

Bridge

We’ve weathered storms, we’ve carried the load,

Side by side on every road.

Our union’s strength is built on trust,

Standing together because we must.

Final Chorus

Thirty-two years on the waterfront,

A lifetime of honor, a lifetime of pride.

The future is calling, let’s answer together,

With Local 3000 standing side by side.

When it’s time to cast your vote,

Remember the journey we’ve all been through.

Re-elect Darnell Lee Sr.

Finance Committee – 2026.

Be sure to vote… because every vote counts.

Outro

Thirty-two years… one union… one family…

Re-elect Darnell Lee Sr…

Finance Committee… 2026…

Thank you, brothers and sisters… and God bless the ILA.