by admin | May 28, 2013 | Featured, May 2013 Dispatcher, Solidarity
Longshore workers in Oregon and Washington are continuing their round-the-clock fight for a fair contract at grain terminals owned by some of the world’s largest grain corporations nearly a year after negotiations began last August. ILWU workers have exported a...
by admin | May 28, 2013 | Featured, May 2013 Dispatcher, Solidarity
On April 18, the ILWU Coast Longshore Caucus approved a solidarity contribution and delegation visit to support a historic strike by dockworkers for better pay and working conditions at the Port of Hong Kong. Up to 450 workers were involved in the job action, making...
by admin | May 7, 2013 | In the News, Solidarity
Hong Kong port strike is over Workers fighting for improved pay and decent working conditions at the Port of Hong Kong have voted to call off their industrial action after accepting an improved wage offer and promises of further negotiations on working conditions – as...
by admin | May 3, 2013 | April 2013 Dispatcher, Featured, Solidarity
As The Dispatcher goes to press, Hong Kong dockworkers are approaching the first month of a strike for better pay and working conditions. The Union of Hong Kong Dockers is squaring-off against one of China’s wealthiest and most powerful tycoons: Li Ka-shing, owner...
by admin | Apr 5, 2013 | Featured, March 2013 Dispatcher, Solidarity
A delegation of ILWU officers and members attended the convention for the Western Branch of the Maritime Union of Australia the week of February 26th. The ILWU delegation included International President Robert McEllrath, Vice President (Mainland) Ray Familathe, Vice...
by admin | Apr 4, 2013 | Featured, Solidarity
Striking Hong Kong dockworkers remain steadfast in their weeklong strike for fair wages and safe working conditions. The job action is slowing cargo shipments at the world’s third busiest port. Hundreds dockworkers and community supporters have been camped out...
