International Longshoremen's & Warehousemen's Union Local 19
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) is the largest union representing maritime workers in North America, with over 85,000 members 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 Great Lakes, advocating for the rights and conditions of longshoremen through a range of initiatives and support systems.
Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, the Canadian Labour Congress, and the International Transport Workers Federation, the ILA emphasizes solidarity among workers to address contemporary challenges such as automation. The organization actively engages in global discussions and events to unite maritime unions and promote the interests of dockworkers worldwide.
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