I.L.W.U.
Americanabbreviation
Example Sentences
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He was also involved in the I.L.W.U., which was Hawaii’s strongest labor union, representing sugar and pineapple workers.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2022
The judgment began a lengthy battle over whether the I.L.W.U. would pay the award, Professor Fisk said, and the union ultimately survived.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2019
Their labor actions and strikes helped win the I.L.W.U. lucrative benefits and salaries now well into the six figures.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2019
Edmund Locke, whose small farm-equipment agency nearly went on the rocks during last year's I.L.W.U.
From Time Magazine Archive
In protest, Bridges' I.L.W.U. men quickly began walking off jobs.
From Time Magazine Archive
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