Tom Dufresne

Tom Dufresne is currently the President of ILWU - Canada serving his 8^th consecutive two-year term. Tom began work on the Vancouver Waterfront in April 1971. Working in many facets of the industry, first as a casual and then as a Union member. He has also served as a Business Agent, Vice-President, and President of ILWU Local 500. 

Tom also sits as a Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress and of the BC Federation of Labour. He currently serves as an executive member of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) on the Seafarers and Dockers’ Fair Practices Committee. Tom is also on the Board of the Columbia Foundation and the Working Enterprises and involved in community volunteer work.