Ila

¹ American  

[ee-luh] / ˈi lə /

noun

1. a town in SW Nigeria.

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ILA ² American  

Or I.L.A.

1. International Law Association.

2. International Longshoremen's Association.

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Example Sentences

The ILA had initially pressed for a 77 percent increase in wages.

From Salon

In addition to the wage agreement that ended the dockworkers' strike, the ILA and the United States Maritime Alliance or USMX, which represents shippers, also agreed to extend their Master Contract until Jan. 15, 2025, giving them time to negotiate unresolved issues, including the future of automation on the docks.

From Salon

The ILA pledged not to impede military cargo nor extend their work stoppage to the cruise industry.

From Salon

Harold Daggett, the leader of the ILA, was prepared to play hardball, telling workers on a picket line on Tuesday night, “nothing’s gonna move without us.”

From Salon

"I congratulate the dockworkers from the ILA, who deserve a strong contract after sacrificing so much to keep our ports open during the pandemic," Biden said.

From BBC