by Roy San Filippo | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
In memoriam Don Liddle, former IBU President and ITF Inspector passes away Don Liddle, former President of the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific (IBU) the marine division of the ILWU, passed away on July 3. Liddle was born in Davenport, Washington on January 21,...
by Roy San Filippo | Feb 27, 2025 | Featured
Featured Unions push back against chaotic first month of Trump administration Blitz of executive orders targeting workers provokes protests, lawsuits The conservative-leaning federal workers’ unions are leading a pushback against the chaotic first month of the Trump...
by Roy San Filippo | Feb 27, 2025 | Featured, Organizing
Featured Organizing Alcatraz Cruises workers ratify first contract 94% approve contract with wage gains, pension for workers After reaching a tentative agreement on a first contract at the end of December, workers at Alcatraz Cruises in San Francisco voted...
by Roy San Filippo | Jan 30, 2025 | Featured
Featured CLD Safety Committee Chair testifies before OSHA rulemaking hearing Wetzel calls for comprehensive emergency response planning, better response times, and warns of dangers of lithium-ion batteries Coast Longshore Division Safety Committee Chair Adam Wetzel...
by Roy San Filippo | Jan 29, 2025 | Featured
Featured The power of solidarity: ILWU’s response to Southern California wildfires In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept through Southern California, the ILWU response exemplified the profound impact of our solidarity and compassion. The principle that...
