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Bob White: militant, progressive Canadian

Bob White: militant, progressive Canadian

by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, March 2017 Dispatcher

Known for his independent views, militant tactics and progressive outlook that favored social justice for all workers, Bob White died on February 20 at the age of 81. White was mourned by union members across Canada and hailed as a “giant of the Canadian labor...

Three ILWU-endorsed candidates win SoCal Democratic Party delegate seats  

by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, March 2017 Dispatcher, Political Action

Three ILWU-endorsed candidates in Southern California have won Delegate seats in the California Democratic Party. Two other ILWU-supported candidates narrowly lost elections that took place on January 7. Among the winners were Local 63 Business Agent Cathy Familathe...
Trump backs attack on union members

Trump backs attack on union members

by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, March 2017 Dispatcher, Political Action

The new Trump administration announced some disturbing news in February that signaled a growing threat to union members. Support for anti-union law On February 1, “right-to-work” legislation (H.R. 785) was proposed in Congress by anti-union Representatives Joe Wilson...
Longshore division holds grievance and arbitration training

Longshore division holds grievance and arbitration training

by admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Featured, March 2017 Dispatcher

The Coast Longshore Division held a Grievance and Arbitration Procedures (GAP) workshop from February 5-10 in San Francisco. The five-day workshop provided extensive training for 70 ILWU members and local union officials. The goal was to prepare teams with expertise...
Honoring King Day with action

Honoring King Day with action

by admin | Feb 8, 2017 | Featured, March 2017 Dispatcher, Uncategorized

ILWU members in Los Angeles, Seattle, and the Bay Area honored Martin Luther King Day by marching, protesting and meeting to promote social justice. MLK breakfast in LA “We can honor Dr. King’s legacy by continuing his struggle for justice, especially for the poor and...
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