ILWU
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Professional Association and Labor Union
| Stands for | International Longshore and Warehouse Union |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ILWU stands for International Longshore and Warehouse Union, a professional association and labor union abbreviation.
Represents dockworkers at West Coast ports in the United States, as well as in Hawaii and British Columbia, along with warehouse and other workers.
Example: An ILWU slowdown at the Port of Long Beach delayed thousands of containers.
Usage notes
It formed in 1937 when West Coast locals broke away from the ILA after the 1934 waterfront strike, under leader Harry Bridges. Its contracts covering ports such as Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland and Seattle are negotiated with the Pacific Maritime Association. Its members include crane operators and marine clerks.
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