Jan
13

FYI – Vincent Thomas Lane Closures on Wed 1/14 and Thurs 1/15

Daytime Lane Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Pothole Repairs

San Pedro — Caltrans announces daytime single-lane closures of the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Route 47) for pothole repairs and finger joint monitoring following recent storms.

Crews will close one lane in the southbound direction between the Ferry Street on-ramp and the Harbor Boulevard off-ramp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, and Thursday, Jan. 15. One lane will remain open to traffic.

Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change, including the times and dates, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans QuickMap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Dec
17

Reminder about this week’s Local 63 Holiday Luncheon and ILWU Toy Drive

LOCAL 63 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON â€“ This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Local 63 Dispatch Hall and lunch will be catered.  Please come to enjoy some holiday cheer with your union brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for underprivileged children in our community. Toy bins have been placed in the Dispatch Hall for your convenience.

ILWU ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE â€“ Tuesday, December 23. Please help by donating a new unwrapped toy for underprivileged children within our community. Holiday toy bins are located inside the Business Office Lobby and in the Local Dispatch Hall now. Our toy drive will be ongoing until the day of the Children’s Christmas party on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Call Jose Alvarez at 562-682-1628 for volunteer opportunities.

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Dec
15

International Executive Board Convenes

Last week, the International Executive Board (IEB) convened in San Pedro. ILWU Local 13 hosted the meeting. A warm hospitality welcome was provided.

On Thursday December 11, the ILWU Local 56 (Shipscalers) hosted a hospitality night for the IEB. ILWU International President Bobby Olvera was joined by Local Officers, members, and Auxiliary 8 in a good showing of solidarity.

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Dec
8

Vincent Thomas Bridge Update – December 18 Full Bridge Closure – Details below

Date: December 8, 2025
Full Closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Structural Inspection   San Pedro —Caltrans announces a full overnight closure of State Route 47 (SR-47) at the Vincent Thomas Bridge for structural inspection and survey work. The bridge will be fully closed in both directions between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard from 10:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 18.   Additionally, the northbound SR-47 on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during the bridge closure.   Traffic will be diverted from northbound Interstate 110 (I-110) to eastbound State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1), and southbound SR-47 to westbound SR-1.   Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change, including the times and dates, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans Quickmap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Dec
3

Local 63 Wins Yard Planning Arbitration at APMT Pier 400 – Application of Group Codes in the Execution of the Flow of Cargo

On August 21, 2025, Local 63 went to arbitration on a technology-based jurisdictional dispute at APMT Pier 400. At the arbitration, Local 63 maintained that the applying and removing of yard planning group codes, including “Peel Off” “MOUNT”, “Maersk Accelerate”, and “HOT1”, were integral to the execution of the flow of cargo, and therefore, must be assigned to Marine Clerks. Local 63 prevailed. The work shall be assigned to Marine Clerks and appropriate lost work opportunity claims will be paid.

Click on link below to download and read SCAA-0012-2025, which was issued on November 24, 2025.

SCAA-0012-2025-Local-63-Application-of-Group-Codes-at-APM-Terminals-Pier-400-1Download

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Dec
1

December 1, 2025 Local 63 Election Results

Attention Members:

Click to download and view the December 1, 2025 Local 63 Election Results.

12-01-2025-Local-63-Election-ResultsDownload

***For the Office of Caucus & Convention Delegate, please note Local 63 Constitution Article IV, Section 2.G:

The candidates for Dispatchers, Board of Trustees, Executive Board, Grievance Committee, Promotions Committee, Membership Committee, and Convention and/or Caucus Delegation, shall be elected by receiving the highest number of votes cast, with the exception that only two Dispatchers may be elected to be a Convention and/or Caucus Delegate.  If more than two Dispatchers receive the highest number of votes cast for Convention and/or Caucus Delegate, only the two Dispatchers receiving the highest number of votes cast for Convention and/or Caucus Delegate shall be elected.

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