International Longshoremen's Union Local 27

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is the largest union representing maritime workers in North America, with a membership of 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 has a rich history rooted in the organization of longshoremen, starting with the Association of Lumber Handlers on the Great Lakes in 1877.

Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the Worldwide International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA advocates for maritime workers' rights and has actively addressed contemporary issues such as job automation. Through various initiatives and partnerships, the ILA continues to emphasize the importance of solidarity among maritime labor unions globally.

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