International Longshoremen's

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is the largest union representing maritime workers in North America, with a membership of over 85,000 longshoremen across the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, the Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas. Founded in 1892, the ILA has a rich history rooted in labor organization, beginning with the Association of Lumber Handlers in 1877.

Affiliated with major labor organizations such as the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA advocates for the rights and job security of its members. The union actively addresses issues such as job automation and promotes solidarity among maritime unions worldwide.

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