San Pedro vigil honors RBG

Scores of people gathered in San Pedro on September 21 to honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a candlelight vigil. The gathering was one of many across the country to celebrate the life of Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court....

ILWU Legislative Director Lindsay McLaughlin retires

ILWU Legislative Director Lindsay McLaughlin retired on August 14 after serving the union for over 30 years.  Lindsay’s many contributions to the ILWU and his work with the Legislative Action Committee have left a lasting imprint on the union and membership.   During...

ILWU’s 10 Guiding Principles Webinar

The ILWU is hosting a webinar on September 22, 2020, from 6-7:30PM as part of our leadership education programming.  The online event, The ILWU’s Values: Members reflect on the Ten Guiding Principles will feature leaders from across the union discussing the role...

IBU fights to protect members from COVID-19 impacts

There’s no doubt about it,” says IBU President Marina Secchitano, “the COVID virus has had a big impact on workers and communities served by IBU members.” Secchitano represents three thousand workers who belong to the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific – the ILWU’s...