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Notice: The ILWU’s Contract2008.org web site gives updates on Longshore bargaining. If you have sent a message through the site and not heard back, please submit it again, as we want to hear from you and respond. Thank you. ILWU and PMA agree on contract terms  The ILWU Coast Negotiating Committee reached final terms on a Memorandum of Understanding for a new contract on July 28, 2008. The MOU is being reviewed by Coast Caucus delegates the week of August 18-22, and will be sent to the membership for review and a vote if approved by the Caucus.
Members of the ILWU Longshore Negotiating Committee are pictured here, along with members of the Coast Safety Committee, ILWU staff, and attorneys. (L-R), BACK ROW: Marc Cuevas, President Local 54, Small Ports Rep., Calif. Reg.; Greg Mitre, Alternate Rep., Local 13; William Adams, ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer; Trent Willis, Business Agent Local 10, N. Calif. Reg. Rep.; THIRD ROW FROM FRONT: John Philbrook, President Local 21, Small Ports Rep., Ore./Col. River Reg.; Cameron Williams, Local 19, Wash./P.S. Reg. Rep.; Fred Gillam, President Local 91, Foremen/Walking Bosses Rep.; Herald Ugles, President Local 19; Frank North, Alternate Rep, Local 94; Ralph Rucker, Pensioners Rep. Northern Calif. Reg.; Rudy Alba, Local 94, Foremen/Walking Bosses Rep.; Paul Wieser, President Local 98, Foremen/Walking Bosses Rep.; Tracy Burchett, Local 53, Small Ports Rep.; SECOND ROW FROM FRONT: Adrian Diaz, Dispatcher Local 63, Marine Clerks Rep.; Duane Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Local 51, Small Ports Rep., Wash./PS Reg.; Jeff Smith, President Local 8, Ore/Col. River Reg. Rep.; Joe Cortez, Local 13, S. Calif. Reg. Rep.; Danny Miranda, President Local 94, Foremen/Walking Bosses Rep.; Pete Favazza, Local 13, M&R Rep.; Tim Podue, Executive Board, Local 13, S. Calif. Reg. Rep.; John Castanho, Benefits Specialist, Coast Committee, Longshore Division; Attorneys Robert Remar and Peter Saltzman, FRONT ROW: Kirsten Donovan, Director of Contract Administration and Arbitration; Leal Sundet, Coast Committeeman ; International Vice President Joe Radisich; International President Bob McEllrath, Coast Committeeman Ray Ortiz, Jr., Richard Cavalli, President Local 34, Marine Clerks Rep., Tony DePaul, Local 23, Wash/P.S., Reg. Rep., Jim Daw, Local 8 Ore./Col. River Reg. Rep., Melvin Mackay, President Local 10, N. Calif. Reg. Rep. (CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A LARGER VERSION).
For more info., see www.contract2008.org. Photo by Craig Merrilees.
ILWU Sec.-Treas. addresses 2008 graduates in Tacoma ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer Willie Adams with graduate Hailey
Hecker who received her Associate of Technology Degree from Bates Technical College in Tacoma on June 13, 2008. Adams was asked to deliver commencement address. He congratulated hundreds of grads who ranged in age from to 17 to 70 years that will use their new skills in dozens of occupations including longshoring. Adams urged graduates to “take pride in your blue collar roots,” and “tackle the problems that America faces, including ending the war in Iraq, providing health care for all Americans, and creating more good-paying “green jobs” that can support working families in Tacoma.” |
ILWU President Chosen for International Position  The Dockers Section of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) represents over 400,000 dockworkers in 190 unions from 100 countries. The group gathered in Stockholm, Sweden on June 16-19, 2008 to coordinate strategy and solidarity efforts, share information, and elect new leadership for the coming years. ILWU International President Bob McEllrath was nominated to serve as 2nd Vice Chair of the ITF Dockers Section by President Richard Hughes of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). More than 100 delegates voted unanimously to approve McEllrath who was unable to attend due to the Longshore Contract negotiations in San Francisco, but ILWU Secretary Treasurer Willie Adams was on hand to accept the nomination and thank delegates who also passed a resolution pledging their full support and solidarity for the ILWU’s Longshore Contract negotiations. Also attending from the ILWU were Ray Familathe, International Relations Coordinator, and Mark Jurisic of Local #13. “I’m pleased for the chance to represent dockers in this new position that will help us build solidarity and support workers around the world,” said McEllrath from San Francisco. |  Tell the new President and Congress that you want REAL change: add your signature to support the Employee Free Choice Act!  Support "Justice at the Beach" for Hawaii's hotel workers: Click on the photo to learn more.
Southern California celebrates Labor Day (photos)
ILWU Locals in Southern California held their annual Labor Day BBQ in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor's 2008 Labor day parade.
| September 2008 ILWU Dispatcher (PDF) 
The complete issue of the September 2008 Dispatcher as an Adobe Acrobat file (PDF).
| Fall 2008 course on labor history in SF
Register now for "California Labor History" a new class at the City College of San Francisco, taught by Fred Glass, CFT Communications Director. Call 510.523.5238 for more details and download the class flier (PDF) on the ILWU Education Page.
| Longshoremen drill team presents different image of dockworkers
A phalanx of longshoremen stomps down the middle of Fillmore Street in downtown San Francisco. Steely, disciplined, and imposing, they’re chanting slogans and swinging grappling hooks.
| ILWU Election Endorsements for Nov. 2, 2008
Help support candidates who support working families in 2008!
Visit the ILWU Political Action Fund page for a full list of endorsements of local and national elections in November 2008 (Members Only).
| July-August 2008 Dispatcher (PDF)
Complete July-August 2008 Dispatcher as an Adobe Acrobat file (PDF).
| ILWU-PMA Joint Statement on Tentative Agreement
San Francisco (July 28, 2008) – After a marathon weekend bargaining session, leaders from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) announced a preliminary agreement on terms for a new six year contract covering more than 25,000 dockworkers at 29 West Coast ports. The leaders shook hands in San Francisco over the proposed agreement on Monday.
| Southern California locals celebrate Harry Bridges Day
Southern California ILWU local leaders and rank-and-file members joined Long Beach area elected officials for the inaugural "Harry Bridges Day Pancake Breakfast" in Central Long Beach's McBride Park on Sunday, July 27.
| Tentative agreement reached covering 25,000 workers at 29 West Coast ports
A joint statement from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and
the Pacific Maritime Association
| ILWU Canada supports GSU, donates $100,000 to GSU struggle
On July 24, prominent Canadian labour leaders Tom Dufresne, president of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and Rosalee Longmoore, president of the Saskatchewan Union of Nurses (SUN) visited the GSU picket line at Viterra’s Regina head office and spoke to the striking employees who are nearing the end of their third week on strike.
| Iraq port workers send May Day Solidarity Message to ILWU
On this day of international labour solidarity we call on our fellow trade unionists and all those worldwide who have stood against war and occupation to increase support for our struggle for freedom from occupation - both the military and economic.
| 10 Reasons Why Single-Payer Health Care for Everyone is Desparately Needed
Pacific Coast Pensioners Association President Rich Austin shares his 'Top Ten' list on the current health care crisis in America.
| ILWU Pensioners Association meets Down Under
Delegates from the ILWU Pacific Coast Pensioners Association attended a conference with the Maritime Union of Australia Veterans in Sydney, Australia on April 9, 2008. The following is a report of their meeting.
| Cleaner cars on the docks
Business Agents at Longshore Local 13 are now driving fuel-efficient, low-emissions hybrid trucks on-the-job at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
| San Francisco ceremony will honor fallen dockworkers
(SAN FRANCISCO)—Hundreds of Bay Area dockworkers will gather this Saturday, July 5th, at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 10 Dispatch Hall, 400 North Point Street, at 10 a.m., to honor those who died on the waterfront.
| Pacific Coast Longshore contract expired July 1; members will continue working at the ports, union negotiators committed to reaching an agreement
(SAN FRANCISCO) – West Coast dockworkers will continue loading and unloading cargo to keep ports operating while their union Negotiating Committee continues to meet with company officials on a new longshore and clerks agreement.
| Feds file labor complaint against Tacoma port contractor (PDF)
On May 30th, 2008, the NLRB Regional Office in Seattle, Wash., announced it would press charges against APM terminal's security contractor Securitas for repeated illegal violations of workers' rights and federal law. The charges include unlawful discipline, transfer, suspension and firing of ILWU members and supporters, and illegal collusion with company-backed unions.
| ILWU unveils clean ports ad
The ILWU has released a new TV commercial which advocates for cleaner, greener ports and healthier communities. The ad is part of the union's Saving Lives campaign, which is encouraging shipping companies to significantly reduce their vessels' emissions by 2010. |
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