International Longshoremen's Association Local 28

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is the largest union representing maritime workers in North America, with a membership exceeding 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 organization of labor, tracing its origins back to 1877 with the Association of Lumber Handlers on the Great Lakes.

Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Worldwide International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA actively advocates for the rights and welfare of its members. Through various initiatives, the union addresses issues such as job security, labor rights, and the impacts of automation on dockworkers.

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