ILWU Library and Archives
The ILWU Archives houses a digital collection of all the issues of The Dispatcher newspaper, Voice of the Federation, and the Waterfont Worker.
The Docker Podcast
Produced and hosted by rank and file longshore workers who take on issues about local, national, and international labor struggles. The views expressed do not represent the ILWU or its affiliates.
In memory of longshore workers killed in 1886 at the port of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
On June 9, 1886, the Queen was docked in Nanaimo, British Columbia, where a powerful blast ripped through the ship’s hold, taking the lives of the six charter members of the SL&RU
Legislative attack targets ILWU longshore workers
ILWU longshore workers recently found themselves being targeted by Republican members in Congress
Solidarity message from MUA Queensland branch
Members of the Maritime Union Australia, Queensland Branch in Brisbane recently recorded a solidarity message to the ILWU while on the picket line.
Film & discussion expose conspiracy in 1981 assassination of ILWU leaders
Thirty-five years ago, the brutal murder of ILWU Local 37 officials Silme Domingo and Gene Viernes sent shock waves through Seattle and the...


