International Longshoreman's Association
Labor Union
Why pick this one
International Longshoremen’s Association represents upwards of 85,000 maritime workers across North America and negotiates ship and terminal employment contracts.
Best for
- Maritime workers seeking union representation
- Longshoremen, clerks, checkers, and maintenance employees working on ships or terminals
- Workers covered by East Coast or Gulf Coast port labor contracts
- Members seeking support concerning improper handling of damaged containers
Look elsewhere if
- Workers outside maritime, port, ship, and terminal occupations
- Individuals seeking a commercial service provider rather than labor union representation
Specialties
- Longshoremen representation
- Representation of maritime clerks, checkers, and maintenance employees
- Collective bargaining for ship and terminal employees
Certifications
- AFL-CIO affiliation
What makes them different
- Represents upwards of 85,000 maritime workers
- Coverage includes the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Great Lakes, major U.S. rivers, Puerto Rico, Eastern Canada, and the Bahamas
- USMX-ILA Master Contract covers longshoremen, clerks, checkers, and maintenance employees on ships and terminals
- Traces its origins to the Association of Lumber Handlers, founded in 1877
- Publishes an ILA Constitution and Code of Ethics
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 211 W 10th St, Southport, NC 28461
- Phone
- (910) 457-5476
- Website
- http://www.ilaunion.org
Services
- Labor union representation
- Collective bargaining
- Member advocacy
- Workplace rules and contract support