Oct
30

Ports America Entrance Closure on Evening of Friday Oct 31

Attention Members:

Ports America has notified Local 63 about road work and terminal entrance temporary closure taking place on the evening of Friday, October 31:

“The Port will be performing road work at the Knoll St. entrance from Friday, October 31st at 7:00 Pm through Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 Am. The back entrance will be closed during the road work.

Please advise Labor to use the main entrance on John S Gibson Blvd during this time.”

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Oct
14

Upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge Closures

Attention Members:

Please see upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge planned closure and traffic diversion dates starting on Monday, October 20.

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 the following dates:

  • Monday, October 20
  • Tuesday, October 21
  • Monday, October 27
  • Tuesday, October 28

Additionally, the northbound State Route 47 (SR-47) on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during the bridge closures.

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.

For more details, see the press release:

UPDATE: Full Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Structural Inspection

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Sep
18

ILWU Call to Action – Urge Governor Newsom to Support ILWU-Endorsed SB 34!

Attention Members:

Please read the Locals 13-63-94 Call for Action urging Governor Newsom to support California Senate Bill (SB) 34 to protect union jobs in the port against over-reaching environmental regulations and stopping the use of public funds to fund more port automation.

Download the Locals’ Tri Party Bulletin #01-2025 here to see how you can help!

09-18-25-ILWU-Call-to-Action-Re-Support-for-SB-34Download

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Jul
30

ILWU Walk the Coast Ride Concludes on Bloody Thursday

On July 5, Pensioner Paul Zuanich (13) concluded his 1,750-mile ride, from the Canadian border to the Longshore Memorial Hall, promoting ILWU Walk the Coast and the fight against childhood cancer.  Brother Zuanich was received with a very enthusiastic and congratulatory welcome by all in attendance, including local members, officers, pensioners, the ILWU Women’s Auxiliary 8, and City Councilman Tim McOsker.  A special thanks to Robert York and the ILWU Credit Union for purchasing and presenting a cake with some nice pictures from the ride.

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Jul
22

20th Annual ILWU-PMA LA Harbor Boys and Girls Club Fundraising Luncheon

On Friday, July 18, the ILWU and PMA held its 20th Annual fundraising luncheon for the LA Harbor Boys and Girls Club in support of its 23 club sites across San Pedro, Wilmington, and the Harbor Gateway. Club programs include academic, arts, athletics, college bound, and “Career Bound” trade skills training.

This year’s keynote speaker was KTLA 5’s meterologist Vera Jimenez.

Link to more event pics below:

https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/c0a4371499e749f18dcf03dddb92c798

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