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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. Founded in 1892 with roots tracing back to a 1877 union on the Great Lakes, the ILA has a rich history of advocating for maritime workers' rights and establishing labor standards.
The ILA is affiliated with major labor organizations, including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations and the International Transport Workers Federation. Through ongoing initiatives, the union emphasizes solidarity among dockworkers globally while addressing modern challenges such as job security in the face of automation.
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