by admin | Feb 6, 2017 | Events, Member Education
The ILWU will be holding a Leadership Education and Development Institute (LEAD VII) in Seattle, Washington, May 7-11, 2017. The theme of this year’s training will be: Internal Unity and Mobilization: the ILWU in Action. “Our union and its membership demands...
by admin | Oct 3, 2014 | Events, Featured, Pensioners, September 2014 Dispatcher
The 47th annual Pacific Coast Pensioners Association (PCPA) convention met in Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 15-17. Over 200 members and guests attended this year’s convention. Topics that were discussed included the ongoing Longshore contract negotiations,...
by admin | Aug 20, 2014 | Aug/Sept 2013 Dispatcher, Events, Pensioners
The 47th Annual Convention of the Pacific Coast Pensioners Association will convene at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 15, and adjourn at about Noon on September 17, 2014. Place: Holiday Inn – Vancouver Centre 711 West Broadway Vancouver, British Columbia Contact your...
by admin | Jan 2, 2014 | Decemember 2013 Dispatcher, Events, Featured, Solidarity
Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, Nobel Peace Prize winner, former political prisoner and leader of the African National Congress who became a world-wide symbol in the struggle against apartheid passed away on December 5th at the age of...
by admin | Nov 28, 2013 | Events, Featured, November 2013 Dispatcher
The ILWU held a conference on Nov. 3-7 in Seattle for local union secretary treasurers, trustees, and other officers and staff who are responsible for local union finances. The five-day event featured presentations from experienced union officers, staff and attorneys...
by admin | Nov 20, 2013 | Events, Featured, Fighting for Good Jobs, November 2013 Dispatcher
The Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU)—ILWU’s Marine Division—held a Towboat Caucus on November 5 and 6 in Seattle. The meeting was one of the first gatherings of IBU rank and file members from all towing units, said IBU President Alan Coté. Over three dozen members attended...
