International Longshoremen's

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, the 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 organization of labor and advocacy for workers' rights, including its origins with the Association of Lumber Handlers on the Great Lakes in 1877.

As an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Worldwide International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA works tirelessly to address issues affecting its members and uphold labor standards. The organization actively engages in initiatives to combat job losses caused by automation and promotes solidarity among dockworkers globally through various events and campaigns.

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