by admin | Sep 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Hundreds of port workers stood on railroad tracks today at 4pm, blocking a train carrying grain to a foreign-owned loading facility in Longview, Washington. Workers took action to protest the failure by big grain companies to honor agreements with the local...
by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
ILWU local 502 finally ended their fundraising drive for the Vancouver Children’s Hospital. Their grand total was $20,502. This successful drive was beyond expectation and was followed by a live presentation on TV in front of millions of viewers during prime time and...
by admin | Aug 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
From the Huffington Post: “A tax haven . . . has one of three characteristics: It has no income tax or a very low-rate income tax; it has bank secrecy laws; and it has a history of noncooperation with other countries on exchanging information about tax...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
During the July 4th weekend, ILWU members in Los Angeles displayed their patriotism and solidarity at 13 local supermarkets. Teams of workers and officers from ILWU Locals 13, 63, 94 and the Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU) sent delegations to 13 Ralphs, Vons, and...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Local 10 member and CPRB member, Derrick MuhammadLocal 10 member Derrick H. Muhammad was appointed to the Oakland Citizen’s Police Review Board (CPRB) by Mayor Jean Quan. ILWU members played a crucial role in helping Mayor Quan win an upset victory over Don Perata,...
by admin | Aug 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
In June, Rebecca Schlarb was elected as the business agent for ILWU Local 63. She is the first female to be elected to office at Local 63. She registered as a Marine Clerk under the “Child of Deceased’ program after her father passed away. She has a diverse history as...
