The International Longshore and Warehouse Union is running a new commercial in the Los Angeles area to inform viewers about the union's efforts to promote cleaner ports.

The new ad features several Southern California longshore workers who explain that the union is working to make West Coast ports cleaner and safer for workers and residents.

The ad is another part of the union's "Saving Lives" campaign, that encourages companies doing business at the ports to reduce vessel and vehicle emissions 20 per cent by 2010.  ILWU members work with elected officials, public health advocates, regulatory agencies and community groups to promote cleaner air for everyone. 

In addition to its run on LA-area cable, the ad is available here: