International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union

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, the 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 longshoremen, emphasizing solidarity and advocacy for workers' rights in the maritime industry.

Affiliated with prominent labor organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA is committed to addressing contemporary challenges such as job security in the face of automation. The union continues to champion the interests of its members through initiatives focused on education, civil rights, and the preservation of maritime jobs.

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