International Longshoremen & Warehousemens Union

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

Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Worldwide International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA stands committed to advocating for the rights and welfare of its members. The organization actively addresses modern challenges such as job automation and promotes solidarity among maritime unions globally.

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