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.
Southern California ILWU Locals honor fallen workers at First Blood memorial in San Pedro
On May 15, more than 200 ILWU members, pensioners, auxiliary and officers from Locals 13, 26, 63, 94 and the Inlandboatmen’s Union gathered at the...
Rally to support ILWU Local 20 members in Wilmington, CA June 6th
Leadership Education and Development Institute: April 13-18 2025
The ILWU will be holding a Leadership Education and Development Institute in Tacoma, Washington, April 13-18 2025. The theme of this year’s training...
Women on the Waterfront – Our Past and Future: Local 19 Education Committee celebrates Women’s History
March 31 was a bright, spring day in Seattle. ILWU members at the Local 19 Hall were buzzing in anticipation of a new and innovative event organized...


