The International Longshoremen’s Association is the largest union of maritime workers in North America.
Welcome to the ILA
The ILA
The International Longshoremen’s Association is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, representing upwards of 85,000 longshoremen on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico and Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas.
A Rich History
While longshoremen in the United States had organized and conducted strikes before there was a United States, the ILA traces its origins to a union of longshoremen on the Great Lakes: the Association of Lumber Handlers, founded in 1877.
Tracking Damages
Tracking Damages outlines the impact to ILA members’ jobs made by improper handling of damaged containers, specifically their being sent overseas for repair in violation of ILA rules.
ILA News
Message to the ILA Membership from International President Harold J. Daggett
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our entire membership for your incredible support and unwavering solidarity. Together, we’re
Maritime Union of Australia Queensland Branch Joins ILA Battle Against Automation; Condemns USMX for Threatening Jobs, Livelihoods and Future of Longshore Workers
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 14, 2024) – The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) Queensland Branch wasted little time expressing powerful
East African Somali Public Trade Union (SPTU) Message of Support to ILA
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 14, 2024) World-wide labor support for the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) grew today as the Somali
Multiple International Unions Unanimously Adopt Resolution Supporting ILA “In Their Struggle To Prevent Automation That Will Eliminate ILA Jobs”
Multiple International Unions Attending National Conference of Maritime Union of New Zealand Unanimously Adopt Resolution Supporting ILA “In Their Struggle
Message to ILA Members Regarding the Breakdown of Negotiations with USMX
Brothers and Sisters, The ILA and USMX came to the table this week, prepared for four days of intensive bargaining
ILA Local 1657 Facing Automation Job Cuts at Port of Montreal; ILA President Harold Daggett Offers International Support In Letter To Canadian Local
NORTH BERGEN, NJ (November 4, 2024) The fight against job-killing automation is currently raging at the Port of Montreal, Quebec,
ILA Videos
Power of Longshore Solidarity in Video Featuring Dockworker Leaders; International Day of Docker Solidarity to Demonstrate Full Support To ILWU
Power of World-Wide Longshore Solidarity On Display In Video Featuring Six Dockworker Leaders; International Day of Docker Solidarity Held in
ILA Local 1416, Miami To Celebrate 85th Anniversary on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
Download original document (English) MIAMI, FLORIDA – ILA Local 1416, Miami To Celebrate 85th Anniversary on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021.
After New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Praises ILA President Harold J. Daggett In Video, A Thousand Cheer His Remarks At Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Dinner In New York
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called ILA President Harold J. Daggett “one of his partners in growing the New Jersey
AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka Discusses President Donald Trump’s First year in office
AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka discusses President Donald Trump’s first year in office and impact on American workers. From AFL-CIO: One
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