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Transparency is focus of Secretary-Treasurers’ Conference

Transparency is focus of Secretary-Treasurers’ Conference

by admin | Nov 28, 2013 | Events, Featured, November 2013 Dispatcher

The ILWU held a conference on Nov. 3-7 in Seattle for local union secretary treasurers, trustees, and other officers and staff who are responsible for local union finances. The five-day event featured presentations from experienced union officers, staff and attorneys...
ILWU Library acquires collection of Paul Heide, union pioneer and Local 6 stalwart

ILWU Library acquires collection of Paul Heide, union pioneer and Local 6 stalwart

by admin | Nov 27, 2013 | November 2013 Dispatcher, Remembering Our History

In October, Patrick Heide, former Local 6 Business Agent, visited the ILWU Library with his wife Janice and donated a significant collection of papers and memorabilia collected by his father, Paul Heide. A committed union activist, Paul Heide was a seaman in his early...
IBU Towboat Caucus brings organizing and training to the forefront

IBU Towboat Caucus brings organizing and training to the forefront

by admin | Nov 20, 2013 | Events, Featured, Fighting for Good Jobs, November 2013 Dispatcher

The Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU)—ILWU’s Marine Division—held a Towboat Caucus on November 5 and 6 in Seattle. The meeting was one of the first gatherings of IBU rank and file members from all towing units, said IBU President Alan Coté. Over three dozen members attended...
Workers win new contract at Oxbow in Long Beach

Workers win new contract at Oxbow in Long Beach

by admin | Nov 17, 2013 | Featured, Fighting for Good Jobs, November 2013 Dispatcher

Thirty-one ILWU members from Local 13’s Allied Division unanimously approved a new 5-year contract in October with Oxbow Carbon & Minerals in Long Beach. The new agreement protects existing standards and includes improvements. “We won a good agreement thanks to...
ILWU Credit Union in Wilmington gets new President/CEO

ILWU Credit Union in Wilmington gets new President/CEO

by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | November 2013 Dispatcher

The 15,300 ILWU Credit Union members in Wilmington have chosen a new President/CEO to run their $138 million operation. Veteran credit union manager Ralph Ruiz has been selected to succeed John Coleman who retired from the position. Ruiz has 23 years of experience,...
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