by admin | Mar 14, 2022 | Pensioners
Max Vekich, a retired member of ILWU Local 52, was sworn in during a virtual ceremony as the fifth member of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) on February 15. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a 51-43 vote on February 10. Commissioner Vekich was first...
by admin | Oct 18, 2018 | Featured, October 2018 Dispatcher, Pensioners
The Pacific Coast Pensioners Association (PCPA) held their 51st Annual Convention from September 16-19 in Portland, OR. A total of 154 people attended this year’s meeting including 88 PCPA delegates who tackled issues ranging from Long Term Health Care Insurance to...
by admin | Oct 16, 2017 | Featured, October 2017 Dispatcher, Pensioners
The 50th Annual Convention of the ILWU’s Pacific Coast Pensioners Association (PCPA) was held September 18-20 in Long Beach, California where delegates marked their important organizational milestone. The convention was hosted by the Southern California Pensioners....
by admin | Oct 6, 2014 | Pensioners
[This article originally appeared in the May 2006 edition of the Dispatcher. It was written by Arne Auvinen, President of the Pacific Coast Pensioners from 2003-2006. He passed away on July 31st of this year and was honored at 47th annual PCPA convention held this...
by admin | Oct 3, 2014 | Events, Featured, Pensioners, September 2014 Dispatcher
The 47th annual Pacific Coast Pensioners Association (PCPA) convention met in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 15-17. Over 200 members and guests attended this year’s convention. Topics that were discussed included the ongoing Longshore contract negotiations,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2014 | Aug/Sept 2013 Dispatcher, Events, Pensioners
The 47th Annual Convention of the Pacific Coast Pensioners Association will convene at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 15, and adjourn at about Noon on September 17, 2014. Place: Holiday Inn – Vancouver Centre 711 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia Contact your...
