ILWU says Congress must uphold collective bargaining in railroad negotiations Pres. Adams says profitable private railroad companies, not workers, have brought the country to the brink of a strike: “Warren Buffet can afford to pay wages for railroad workers who get...

ITF Inspector, Columbia River vacancy

Uncategorized ITF Inspector, Columbia River vacancy The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is hiring for the vacant ITF Inspector position in the Columbia River Area.  The position will be a full-time role, the duties of which are detailed in the ITF...
Paul Trani, former President of ILWU Local 63

Paul Trani, former President of ILWU Local 63

Paul Kevin Trani 1964-2021 Paul Trani, former President of ILWU Local 63, passed away on August 12 at the age of 57. Paul was a dedicated trade unionist who was devoted to the ILWU and his family. Paul also served as delegate to the Longshore Division Caucus and was a...
Pandemic Turns Cruise Boom into Bust

Pandemic Turns Cruise Boom into Bust

 Many ILWU jobs at cruise terminals have been lost since COVID-19 caused a growing industry to shut down By all accounts, 2020 was going to be a boom time for cruise terminals and ILWU jobs on the U.S. West Coast. Ports from Seattle to San Diego had invested in major...

NCDC withdraws endorsement of Hakeem Brown

The Northern California District Council released the following statement regarding Hakeem Brown” After careful deliberation and discussions with the Napa Solano Central Labor Council, the ILWU Northern California District Council has voted to withdraw our...