International Longshoremens Association

To unite within the local all workers employed in the trades and industries under its jurisdiction; to improve their wages and hours of work;to increase the job security and to better the working and living conditions of its members; to establish and maintain collective bargaining to promote the best interest of its members and their families; to secure and promote laws for the benefit of its members and labor generally; to promote welfare programs; to instill the spirit of patriotism and devotion to country among its members, their families and within the labor movement.