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  • That's Right, Safety First - Steve Saggiani Golf Tournement

    Honoring the Memory of Steve Saggiani

    At the beginning of 2012, ILWU Local 94 lost one of their own, ship’s boss Steve Saggiani due to a tragic, on-the-job accident. Determined that Saggiani’s death would not be in vain and also to focus on the importance of workplace safety, a decision was...

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  • Tour the Port of L.A. - Longshoremen's Weekend Guide

    Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide May 17 – 19, 2013

    The Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide is available so you can make plans that will impress the entire family! Wether it is touring the Port of Los Angeles or being entertained by the magic of Merlin – there is something to do this weekend in Los Angeles. Jim...

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    Credit Score Basics

    This week our Ten Smart Money Management Tips topic is the importance of knowing your credit score. These days credit scores determine what you pay for almost everything. And unfortunately, just like everything else, mistakes happen and when you couple that with the ever increasing identity theft...

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    Track Your Spending to Know Where Money Goes

    Continuing our series “Ten Smart Money Management Tips” and going hand-in-hand with our last post on getting organized, now we are going to discuss techniques to track your spending. Seeing exactly where your money goes will help identify areas where spending can be reduced. Then that...

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    Get Organized to be Financially Successful

    Several weeks ago we started a series “Ten Smart Money Management Steps” and step number one was getting organized. It just stands to reason if you have a big messy pile of unopened bills and statements then you probably don’t know where your money is...

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  • Car Financing tips - ILWU Credit Union

    Financing Tips to Make Sure a New Vehicle is in Your Future

    It’s the one thing I’ve never been able to understand, why is buying a new car or truck so hard? If you’re like me just the thought of “window shopping” fills you with a sense of dread. The pushy salesmen, the haggling back and forth...

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  • Ten money tips - ILWU Credit Union

    Ten Smart Money Management Tips

    You work hard for your money, and it’s easy to assume that work and your paycheck are always going to be there, unfortunately none of us know exactly what the future holds. This article is the first in an upcoming series where we’ll discuss saving options,...

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  • ILWU Credit Union Mobile Banking App

    NerdWallet Recognizes the ILWU Credit Union Mobile App

    We’ve been talking about the ILWU Credit Union Mobile Banking App. This app is a great way to access your account information even if it’s after regular credit union business hours. We recently mentioned the app in a post, 5 Mobile Device Apps That Will Make...

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  • Pink Floyd Spectacular - Longshoremens Weekend Guide

    Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide: March 14 – 17, 2013

    The Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide is here and awaiting your review. We have compiled a list of some things to relieve weekend boredom and get you away from chores for a little bit. Look through the list and plan something for the weekend. Bring a fantastic...

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