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Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide April 26 – 28, 2013
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe Longshoremen’s Weekend Guide is here! This weekend has lots to do for you and the family. Get out and be a part of the events happening around the Los Angeles area. Whether its a pig roast or a walk to benefit hungry kids, just get... -
Event Recap: San Pedro Labor Fest, July 5
Posted on July 6, 2012 | No CommentsSan Pedro was bustling last Thursday, all in the name of labor and art. It all started with five individuals – one gallery owner and four volunteers (a mix of casuals and Longshoremen) who wanted to inspire and celebrate labor-friendly artists. The San Pedro Labor... -
Longshoreman has kept cargo moving for 56 years – as featured in SFGate.com
Posted on May 30, 2012 | No CommentsJohnie Thomas has been working the ports since 1956 . This year, at 79, he will retire from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Below is a summary of his story – the Longshoreman’s story – as featured in the SFGate.com article. “When I started on... -
Giving Back: Our Donation to the Harry Bridges Span School
Posted on March 15, 2012 | 4 CommentsWe are thrilled to welcome and donate to our new neighbor in the South Bay – the Harry Bridges Span School (1235 Broad Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744). The new school was built to relieve the over-crowding in the local region. We toured the new campus last week and... -
New Savings Product: 2014 Contract Security Account
Posted on February 24, 2012 | No CommentsWe’re happy to introduce a new savings account, exclusively designed for our members. The 2014 Contract Security Account will officially launch March 1, 2012 and will allow you to save for the upcoming 2014 contract negotiations. How it works 1. Start by adding Direct Deposit to... -
iProtect Testimonial: ‘Thank you ILWU Credit Union’
Posted on January 13, 2012 | No CommentsThe following blog post is a written account from a ILWU Credit Union member and iProtect customer. To respect the individual’s privacy, we have omitted their name from the post. Late last year, I became a victim of burglary. My home was ransacked and to... -
2011 ILWU Children’s Christmas Party
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsThere’s was a slight chill in the air upon arriving at the ILWU Memorial Hall. The minor bite of the Southern California winter lingered in the early morning hours, yet did little to stop the kind acts in motion. We entered the hall and in... -
Occupy protesters disrupt West Coast ports – as featured in CNN
Posted on December 12, 2011 | No CommentsThe Occupy movement moved it’s way to the ports along the West Coast on Monday, and temporarily shut down port facilities in Oakland, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) which represents 15,000 dock workers, elected to detach itself from... -
ILWU 14th Annual “Feed the Community” Day
Posted on November 23, 2011 | 6 CommentsFrom a company and individual perspective, we felt honored to witness and be part of the ILWU’s 14th Annual “Feed the Community” event. You often hear about that holiday or Christmas feeling in the air, while Thanksgiving is more often associated with a scent –...
