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:

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Jul
3

July Membership Meeting Date Change and July 4th Holiday Information

Attention Members. As reported in the Local 63 July 2025 Bulletin:

JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATE CHANGE – Due to the first Thursday in July falling so close to the July 4th Holiday, the Regular Membership Meeting date has been changed to Thursday, July 10th at 6:00 p.m.  Please note that even though Local 63 has not called for a Stop Work Meeting for July, Local 13 did so work will be limited on the 2nd shift of July 10th.  CWOG will be available for all night clerks who are checked in Thursday, July 10th and do not receive a work opportunity (reminder, this includes 3rd shift work).  

PAID HOLIDAY – FRIDAY, JULY 4TH – INDEPENDENCE DAY – Is an automatic holiday and a normal workday for those members who worked at least 1300 hours (1200 if age 60 or over in 2024).  Those members who worked at least 800 hours (700 hours if age 60 or over) but less than 1300 (1200 if age 60 or over) must work two (2) of the four (4) days that week exclusive of the holiday –  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, June 30th, July 1st , 2nd , or 3rd , to qualify for the paid holiday, or if out on disability during that week, must request that the Business Office file a holiday claim on their behalf with the appropriate medical documentation covering them for that week.  Remember, only members who worked at least 800 hours (700 if age 60 or over) in the previous year are entitled to file a holiday claim or receive holiday pay. People taking a vacation during the holiday week must report the vacation to the Records Clerk in the Dispatch Hall on or before Thursday, July 3, 2025.

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