I.L.A. Local 1 Building

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is the largest union representing maritime workers in North America, with over 85,000 longshoremen across the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas. Founded in 1892, the ILA is committed to advocating for the rights and interests of its members within the maritime industry.

With a rich history that dates back to the formation of the Association of Lumber Handlers in 1877, the ILA is affiliated with prominent labor organizations including the AFL-CIO and the International Transport Workers Federation. The union actively addresses issues such as job security and the impacts of automation on maritime employment, striving for solidarity among workers globally.

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