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16th Annual Blood Run
On July 5, 2026, the ILWU held its 16th Annual “Blood Run” commemorating the 1934 West Coast Maritime Strike and honoring the martyrs who gave their lives during this labor struggle on July 5, 1934.
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Overnight Road Resurfacing Work in Wilmington beginning on the week of July 20 (Roads to Remain Open)
Caltrans Press Release
Date: July 15, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Â
Caltrans to Perform Overnight Resurfacing Work on Four Local Roads in Wilmington Both directions of travel will remain open on all affected roads throughout the work Â
WILMINGTON — Caltrans (District 7) will resurface and paint new lane striping on sections of Alameda Street, Anaheim Street, Harry Bridges Boulevard, and Henry Ford Avenue during the week of July 20.  Construction at all locations will require lane closures and occur overnight, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on all the affected routes.  The schedules and locations of work are as follows: Â
Alameda Street between Anaheim Street and Denni Street July 21-24 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Â
Anaheim Street between Alameda Street and Henry Ford Avenue July 23-24 at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Harry Bridges Boulevard between Figueroa Street and Alameda Street July 23-24 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Â
Henry Ford Avenue from Pier A Street to Anaheim Street July 20-21 and July 23-24 at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
These resurfacing operations are part of a broader effort to improve local infrastructure that will be used or impacted by detour traffic during the full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026.  A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.  Due to weather or operational factors, the construction schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, the number of closures, and other details. Drivers should anticipate delays in their commute 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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CalTrans Update – Upcoming Closures Beginning on Sunday Night, July 5.
 Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge and Ferry Street in San Pedro  SAN PEDRO —
Caltrans (District 7) will implement overnight closures of westbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard beginning Sunday night, July 5. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.  The westbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the overnight closures.
Construction activities include installing an under-deck shield and a work platform that will provide crews access to the bridge deck from multiple locations in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Â During the westbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via SR- 47 to Route 103 to Pacific Coast Highway to Route 110. (See map below) Â
Additionally, full closures of Ferry Street near SR-47, beneath Vincent Thomas Bridge, will occur from Sunday night, July 5, through Wednesday morning, July 7, between 8 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. each night to allow crews to install protective shielding. During the Ferry Street closures, the eastbound SR-47 Ferry Street off-ramp will remain open, and motorists will be able to turn left onto Ferry Street.  This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.  Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, 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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Updated Casual Processing Schedule
Attention Members:
The latest Casual Processing Schedule, as of June 30, 2026, may be viewed on the Local 63 website under the home page “Casual Process” menu.
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Important Safety Shoe Vouchers Reminder – Deadline Tuesday June 30
Attention Members:
Important Reminder. ILWU-PMA Safety Shoe Vouchers must be redeemed by Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Vouchers may only be redeemed at Red Wing stores and authorized retailers like Urban Feet in San Pedro. Other authorized locations may be found by clicking here:
https://www.redwingsafety.com/storelocator/90731
Please see the PMA Safety Bulletin for more information.
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Vincent Thomas Bridge overnight lane closures beginning on Sunday Night, 6/28/2026.
CalTrans Press Release Date: June 25, 2026  Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro  SAN PEDRO — Caltrans (District 7) will implement overnight closures of westbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard beginning Sunday night, June 28. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.  Additionally, the westbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the overnight closures. Construction activities include installing an under-deck shield and a work platform that will provide crews access to the bridge deck from multiple locations in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.  During the westbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via SR- 47 to Route 103 to Pacific Coast Highway to Route 110. (See map below)  This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.  Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, 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. Â
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CalTrans Press Release – Overnight Closures Beginning Sunday Night, 6/7, 10:15 p.m.
Date: June 3, 2026 Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Closures will affect the eastbound direction of the bridge  SAN PEDRO — Caltrans (District 7) will implement overnight closures of eastbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Harbor Boulevard and Ferry Street beginning Sunday night, June 7. Closures will occur nightly from 10:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Sunday night through Saturday morning.  Additionally, the eastbound SR-47 on-ramps at Gaffey Street and Channel Street, and the southbound Interstate 110 (I-110) to eastbound SR-47 connector, will be closed during the overnight lane closures. Construction activities include installing an under-deck shield and a work platform that will provide crews access to the bridge deck from multiple locations in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Â
Beginning June 21, overnight closures will alternate between the eastbound and westbound directions throughout summer 2026, with only one direction fully closed at a time. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures.  During the eastbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Route 103 to Route 47. (See map below)  This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project. Â
Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, 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. Â Â Map showing the detour route for eastbound overnight closures