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Information Regarding Possible Federal Income Tax Deduction for Certain Qualified Overtime Compensation
Attention Members:
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law in July 2025, eligible taxpayers may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for certain qualified overtime compensation (QOC) when filing their 2025 federal individual income tax returns (Form 1040).
Please download and review the attached pdf files regarding the Qualified Overtime Compensation (QOC) documents provided to the ILWU Coast Committee by PMA:
Notice of 2025 Qualified Overtime Compensation Tax Reporting
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the 2025 OBBBA Federal Income Tax Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation
2025 Estimated Qualified Overtime Compensation Statement
PMA will be sending members an estimate of QOC that each worker earned during 2025, along with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address common issues about eligibility, what does/doesn’t qualify as QOC, and how to claim a QOC deduction.
It is recommended that members consult with their personal tax advisor regarding the potential tax deductibility of QOC.
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Local 13 Stop Work Membership Meeting on Thurs Feb 5
Attention Members:
Local 13 has notified Local 63 that it will hold a Stop Work Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2nd Shift.
Local 63 will have a Regular Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2nd Shift, @ 6 pm, not a Stop Work Membership Meeting.
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Thursday Jan 8 – Swearing-In of Local 63 Officers, Committee Members and Transfers
At the Thursday, January 8 Local 63 Membership Meeting, Local 63 Officers, Committee Members, and Transfers were sworn-in. Welcome and best of luck to all!
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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.