by admin | Mar 10, 2011 | March 2011 Dispatcher, Remembering Our History
Former ILWU International Secretary Treasurer and Local 26 President, Joe Ibarra, passed away on February 11th. He was 69 years old. Joe’s life was celebrated at a memorial service on March 4th in San Pedro, CA by family, friends, and his union brothers and sisters....
by admin | Mar 10, 2011 | Allies
Shortly after 8 pm last night, police ceded control of the Wisconsin capitol building to thousands of protesters who assembled as word spread about a hastily called vote on the unpopular bill to strip workers of collective bargaining rights. The vote was an attempt to...
by admin | Mar 9, 2011 | Featured, March 2011 Dispatcher
Learning to navigate the longshore hiring hall and finding your way around the massive Southern California harbor area is a challenging task for anyone just entering the industry. It’s especially difficult for someone entering the industry under the child of the...
by admin | Mar 8, 2011 | Events
SAVE THE DATE: Stand in Solidarity with Working People On April 4 The AFL-CIO Executive Council has called for a Day of Conscience on the anniversary of the day Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Join American Rights at Work, Common Cause, MoveOn, and many...
by admin | Mar 8, 2011 | Political Action
Several mean-spirited bills designed to scapegoat ferry workers have been introduced by both Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature. It seems as if some Washington lawmakers are in league with their GOP counterparts in Wisconsin. Sens. Mary Margaret Haugen...
