Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ilwu

Noun
/ˈɪlwuː/
Definition
International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Examples
  • The ILWU negotiated for better working conditions at the ports.
  • Members of the ILWU often participate in organized strikes.
  • The ILWU is influential in advocating for workers’ rights in the shipping industry.
Meaning
A labor union representing longshoremen and warehouse workers primarily on the West Coast of the United States.
Synonyms
  • Longshoremen’s union
  • Dockworkers’ union