Propeller Club Scholarships Announcement

The Propeller Club Los Angeles/ Long Beach 2026 Scholarship Application is Now Open! APPLY TODAY!

The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach is offering scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 for graduating high school seniors. In 2019, the Board of Governors established two $1,000 scholarships in memory of David Arian and Adam Birkenbach to honor their contributions. In 2025, the Board introduced an additional scholarship in honor of John Ochs, continuing the club’s commitment to supporting students and honoring outstanding individuals in the maritime community. In 2026, the Board further expanded its commitment to supporting future maritime leaders by establishing the Monika Wegener Memorial Scholarship, honoring her extraordinary legacy and decades of service to the Propeller Club and the broader maritime community. This scholarship is open to high school seniors currently residing in and/or attending schools located in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City or Carson and demonstrating deserving academic records, outstanding citizenship and school and community service. The recipients of these awards will be announced during Annual Harbor Cruise and Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 6, 2026. Application Requirements Are: 500-word essay on a selected essay question List of your most important school activities, community service, and work experience Unofficial high school transcripts Two letters of reference; one from a teacher or counselor and one from an adult who is familiar with your schoolwork and activities Click here to complete the scholarship application. The deadline to complete the Scholarship application is Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. Recipients will be notified by June 8, 2026.  If you have any questions regarding this, please email jenn@propellerclublalb.org.

DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND TODAY! Help us empower the next generation! The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach is dedicated to supporting ambitious high school seniors in Long Beach, Lakewood, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, and Carson through our scholarship program. Your generous donation will provide deserving students with the financial support they need to pursue their educational dreams. CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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Attention Members: Vincent Thomas Bridge Closures Info

Date: April 2, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Contact: Diana Jimenez

Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Closures will affect the westbound direction of the bridge     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 Monday night, April 6. Closures will occur Monday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. There will be no closure on Sunday night in observance of the Easter holiday.   Additionally, the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during these overnight closures. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations, ahead of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.   Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures.   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.     Map showing the detour route for westbound overnight closures

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Local 13 President Gary Herrera Recognized by City Councilmember Tim McOsker

On March 24, Local 13 President Gary Herrera was recognized by L.A. City Councilmember Tim McOsker for his years of service to the industry and his steadfast support of good, union jobs. Joining Brother Herrera in support were Local 63 Officers Joe Gasperov, Mike Carranza and Danny Vilicich (right to left).

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Longshore Memorial Association – Notice of Election & Annual Meeting

Attention Local 63 Members:

Please see Notice from the ILWU Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association regarding its upcoming Election & Annual Meeting.

If you have a brick at the Longshore Memorial, you are entitled to vote.

Voting will take place at the Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association, 213 W “C” Street, Wilmington on the following dates and times:

Mon 3/30, Tues. 3/31, Wed 4/1 – 6 am to 6 pm

Thursday, 4/2 – 6 am to 5:30 p.m.

The Annual Meeting will be held on Thurs 4/2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Memorial Association.

See Annual Election and Meeting Notice, along with the Sample Ballot for this election, below.

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April 2, 2026 Stop Work Membership Meetings – Locals 13 & 94

Attention Members:

PMA has notified Local 63 that Locals 13 & 94 will hold Stop Work Membership Meetings on the 2nd shift of April 2, 2026. See PMA bulletin below.

Local 63 WILL NOT hold a Stop Work Membership Meeting on April 2. Local 63 will hold a Regular Membership Meeting at 6:00 p.m. on April 2.

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CalTrans Press Release re VTB Deck Replacement on March 23, 2026

Date: March 11, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Contact: Diana Jimenez     Caltrans to Begin Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project on March 23   Pre-full Closure work will include overnight directional closures of the bridge      San Pedro — Caltrans (District 7) announces that construction on the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project on State Route 47 (SR-47) will begin in two weeks as crews prepare the work zone in anticipation of the bridge’s full closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations.   Full overnight closures in the westbound direction between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard will begin on March 23. Closures will occur from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend closures. Additionally, the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during the bridge closures.   Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures.   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.     Map showing the detour route for westbound overnight closures

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ILWU Local 12 Call to Action – Protesting Pellet Mills’ substandard area economic practice

Attention Members:

Please see below “Call to Action” request from the ILWU International in support of the ILWU Local 12 (North Bend, Oregon) area standards picket line in support of fair wages and benefits in their region.

CALL TO ACTION:

As some of you are aware, ILWU Local 12 put up an area standards picket last week to protest Oregon Pellet Mills’ substandard area economic practice. During the 5-day picket, over 300 supporters stood with ILWU Local 12 in their fight to maintain fair wages and benefits for the region.

The Congressional Labor Caucus voiced their support for ILWU Local 12 workers in their fight to preserve area wage and benefit standards and recently posted a message of support to the Caucus’ social media channels (Twitter, Bluesky, Facebook and Threads) which can be found here: 

Twitter: https://x.com/Labor_Caucus/status/2034723500636672465

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaborCaucus/

Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/laborcaucus.house.gov/post/3mhgsjkdafk2b

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@labor_caucus/post/DWFDAE9ERfP

We ask that you repost the Congressional Labor Caucus’ message of support for fair wages and benefits for all workers in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Thank you for your service!

Alexa

Alexa Jurczak

Senior Policy Advisor

International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU)

Phone: 202-302-2890​

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Joint Foremen’s LRC Notice – Foremen Hiring Process Oral Interviews Schedule

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