International Longshoremen Assn 846
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 that traces back to a union of longshoremen on the Great Lakes, advocating for workers' rights and job security in the maritime industry.
Affiliated with prominent labor organizations such as the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Worldwide International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA continues to promote solidarity among maritime workers. The union actively addresses current challenges, including job losses due to automation, while reinforcing the importance of unity and collective action among dockworkers on a global scale.
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