ILWU activists flock to Labor Notes conference amid labor movement resurgence

On Juneteenth weekend, more than 70 rank-and-file ILWU members joined with 4,000 other labor activists at the Labor Notes conference in Chicago. The event featured speakers, workshops, trainings, and opportunities for union members and activists to share tactics,...

Jim Norton: “Union Man”

On January 18, the ILWU lost a brilliant, dedicated, and humble mentor, Jim Norton. Brought up in a decidedly working-class community, Jim was a lifelong union man and one of the best leaders ever produced by ILWU Local 23. He was a longtime Business Agent, served...

Diversity is strength: ILWU’s first Annual Women, Trans, and Non-binary Workers’ Conference

The ILWU held the First Annual Women, Trans, and Non-binary Workers’ Conference on April 26 and 30. The event was held online over Zoom. The conference was the result of the tenacity and the hard work of several members who wanted to see a conference for ILWU women....

Global dockers, ILWU strengthen bonds of solidarity at IDC 9th General Assembly

A diverse delegation of ILWU longshore workers joined more than 400 other delegates at the International Dockers Council’s (IDC) 9th General Assembly in New Orleans, LA from May 25-26. It was the largest ILWU delegation ever sent to an IDC Assembly. The ILWU...

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.

ILWU COVID-19 Resource Guide

The ongoing pandemic has been stressful and overwhelming, especially for those that are ill with COVID-19 or losing their jobs. This resource guide will provide information and resources for ILWU members and their families.