by admin | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
LONGVIEW, WA (January 20, 2012) — The Cowlitz County Prosecuting Attorney dismissed trespassing and train obstruction charges against Longview longshore worker Darin Norton yesterday. Norton, a member of ILWU Local 21, had been charged with those two offenses as...
by admin | Jan 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
ILWU Local 13 members joined 200 other Southern California union members to raise $10,000 to help end homelessness for America’s veterans. The “Homeless Heroes Team,” sponsored by L.A. County Federation of Labor and Labor Community Services, AFL-CIO participated in...
by admin | Jan 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
January 3, 2012 To: All Longshore, Clerk, and Walking Boss/Foreman Locals Brothers and Sisters: We are currently engaged in a labor dispute with one of our employers, EGT, in the Pacific Northwest. EGT continues to refuse to return to the negotiating table with Local...
by admin | Nov 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
On October 28th, The Golden Gate Bridge Labor Coalition, composed of 15 unions that represent workers on the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Ferry and Golden Gate Transit, held an informational picket outside of the Golden Gate Bridge District Board of Directors...
by admin | Nov 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (November 22, 2011) In response to recent third-party announcements that community activists will attempt to shut down various West Coast marine terminals on December 12, 2011, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) sent a memo to its...
by admin | Nov 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
The ILWU Southern California District Council (SCDC), held its annual election of officers in October. The SCDC coordinates political and legislative affairs in conjunction with ILWU locals between Fresno and San Diego. Cathy Familathe, an ILWU Local 63 marine clerk,...
