Brand: ILGWU Unisex: Men’s - xsmall Women’s- small The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) held significant importance in the history of labor rights and workers’ conditions in the United States, particularly within the garment industry. Founded in 1900 by seven local unions, the ILGWU played a key role in US labor history, representing the interests of the women’s garment industry during a time of harsh working conditions, low wages, and long hours. The formation of the ILGWU provided a platform for working-class women to come together, organize, and advocate for better treatment and fair labor standards.