International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is North America’s largest maritime workers union, representing over 85,000 longshoremen across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas. Founded in 1877, the ILA advocates for dockworkers’ rights, organizes industry events, and is affiliated with major labor organizations like the AFL-CIO.