by admin | Mar 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
Former ILWU Local 34 President Frank Billeci died on February 1 at the age of 79. Frank was a member of Local 34 for 42 years and served his local in several positions starting in 1969 when he was elected to the Local 34 Investigating Committee. In 1971 he was elected...
by admin | Mar 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Over 6,000 ILWU members and their families, along with community supporters and elected officials marched and rallied through the streets of San Pedro on January 22. The dramatic showing of unity and solidarity was organized by LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino to...
by admin | Feb 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
21 February 2015 The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has welcomed a tentative agreement struck between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) on a new five-year contract covering workers at...
by admin | Feb 21, 2015 | Uncategorized
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 20, 2015) – The Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union today announced a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports. The deal was reached with assistance...
by admin | Feb 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
February 11, 2015 ILWU International President Robert McEllrath has released the following update on the contract talks with the Pacific Maritime Association.
by admin | Feb 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
ILWU statement from 2-19-15 on the re-opening of West Coast ports: “West Coast ports re-opened Monday morning after employers closed the docks for two days, increasing delays for customers needing containers. The union remains focused on reaching a settlement...
