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.
Showing solidarity for animal care workers in San Francisco
A large group of clients, community leaders, pet owners and union members came out on April 12 to show their support for a successful organizing effort by nearly 100 workers at the Bay Area’s largest animal hospital.
ILWU members help tenants fight evictions and build power in Tacoma
When I arrived for my first meeting of the Tiki Tenants Organizing Committee in Tacoma this past April, a group of 50 people were already gathering in the outdoor courtyard and sitting in a circle of mismatched chairs
Tragedy in Longview
Ship’s parted line snaps back in Longview, ending two lives and impacting many more
The next chapter begins now: ILWU’s 37th Convention in Portland
The ILWU’s 37th Convention met in Portland, Oregon on June 4-8.


