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.
Supreme Court hears key anti-union case
A showdown took place at the U.S. Supreme Court on February 26 where union advocates squared-off against anti-union lawyers funded by big business.
Four new cranes arrive at the Port of Tacoma
The Zhen Hua 28 left Shanghai in January with four new cranes welded to its frame. On Friday, February 23, it finally reached Commencement Bay
Burning Bridges: America’s 20-Year Crusade to Deport Labor Leader Harry Bridges
In his new book, Burning Bridges, attorney Peter Afrasiabi introduces us to the relentless, decades-long crusade to discredit and deport ILWU leader Harry Bridges.
Norm Parks: Lifetime of leadership & service to the ILWU
Norman “Norm” S. Parks was born on March 7, 1943, into a strong union family with a long legacy in longshoring


