It’s about policies, not political parties or politicians

President's message: Bobby Olvera, Jr. International President Sisters, Brothers, and Fellow Workers, After the November presidential election, the Dispatcher wrote: “With Republican control of all three branches of government, the Trump Administration will have free...

LEAD Institute trains next generation of ILWU leaders in Tacoma

The ILWU held its Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Institute from April 13-18 in Tacoma, Washington. LEAD is a key component of the ILWU’s education program and is held every three years. It brings together a diverse group of rank-and-file members and...

Statement of Policy in Support of the Rights of all Workers to Collectively Bargain

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) reaffirms its position that all working people must have the right to unionize and collectively bargain. These rights belong to all workers, whether they work in the private or public sector. Recent attacks on...

ILWU Statement of Policy Opposing Tariffs

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) unequivocally condemns the recent tariffs that the Trump administration has imposed. Tariffs are taxes. These and other reckless, shortsighted policies have begun to devastate American workers, harm critical...

ILWU Library and Archives

The ILWU Archives houses a digital collection of all the issues of The Dispatcher newspaper, Voice of the Federation, and the Waterfont Worker.

The Docker Podcast

Produced and hosted by rank and file longshore workers who take on issues about local, national, and international labor struggles. The views expressed do not represent the ILWU or its affiliates.