LEAD training aims  to strengthen a  rank-and-file union

LEAD training aims  to strengthen a  rank-and-file union

A diverse group of 100 rank-and-file members and elected leaders attended the ILWU’s Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) training in Seattle on May 7-12. The week- long education program seeks to provide tools that attendees can take back to their local...
Australia meeting celebrates union merger

Australia meeting celebrates union merger

ILWU officials travelled to Australia in early April to witness the historic merger of two militant labor unions – both longtime allies of the ILWU –who joined forces at a weeklong conference held in Fremantle, Western Australia. Two unions The Maritime Union of...
Alaska Secretary-Treasurer training

Alaska Secretary-Treasurer training

When International President Bob McEllrath attended the All-Alaska Longshore Division Caucus meeting last January in Anchorage, he offered to assist the Division in educating their unit officers to help streamline reporting responsibilities and other fiduciary duties...
Local 63’s Netra Brown: woman of distinction

Local 63’s Netra Brown: woman of distinction

March is Women’s History Month when women everywhere are recognized in a variety of ways for the many contributions they make to society. In the California State Legislature, women across the state are honored by members of the state Senate and Assembly. More than 100...
ILWU members train to resist immigration raids

ILWU members train to resist immigration raids

ILWU members joined with other workers, community organizations and church groups on Saturday, February 25th at a union hall in Hayward, CA, where a training was held to prepare for immigration raids supported by President Trump. Those attending from Local 6 included...