by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | Helping Our Community, July/August 2011 Dispatcher
ILWU local 502 finally ended their fundraising drive for the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Their grand total was $20,502. This successful drive was beyond expectation and was followed by a live presentation on TV in front of millions of viewers during prime time and...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | July/August 2011 Dispatcher
During the July 4th weekend, ILWU members in Los Angeles displayed their patriotism and solidarity at 13 local supermarkets. Teams of workers and officers from ILWU Locals 13, 63, 94 and the Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU) sent delegations to 13 Ralphs, Vons, and...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | July/August 2011 Dispatcher, Political Action
Local 10 member and CPRB member, Derrick MuhammadLocal 10 member Derrick H. Muhammad was appointed to the Oakland Citizen’s Police Review Board (CPRB) by Mayor Jean Quan. ILWU members played a crucial role in helping Mayor Quan win an upset victory over Don Perata,...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | July/August 2011 Dispatcher
In June, Rebecca Schlarb was elected as the business agent for ILWU Local 63. She is the first female to be elected to office at Local 63. She registered as a Marine Clerk under the “Child of Deceased’ program after her father passed away. She has a diverse history as...
by admin | Jul 29, 2011 | July/August 2011 Dispatcher, Remembering Our History
On June 14th, Local 19 celebrated 125 years of the Seattle Longshore Union. Over 200 people turned out to the event that was held at the SeaTac Doubletree. Coast Committeeman Leal Sundet attended the event along with representatives from ILWU locals through- out the...
by admin | Jul 29, 2011 | Dispatcher, Featured, Fighting for Good Jobs, July/August 2011 Dispatcher
ILWU Local 21 members at the Port of Longview have gained coast- wise solidarity as they’ve raised the stakes in the ongoing dispute with EGT Development, a multinational grain exporter who is trying to interfere with longtime union jurisdiction that’s made the...
