Feb
17
17
ILWU Local 13 Retirement Benefits Workshop with Special Guests Sam Alvarado & Robin Leake
Workshop is Wednesday, Feb 18 @ 12 noon. Click to download event flyer for required RSVP information.
Feb
4
4
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
2026-01-28-Answers-to-FAQs-Regarding-the-2025-OBBBA-Federal-Income-Tax-Deduction-for-Qualified-Overtime-CompensationDownload
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.
Jan
21
21
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.
Jan
14
14
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!
Jan
13
13
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.
Dec
17
17
Reminder about this week’s Local 63 Holiday Luncheon and ILWU Toy Drive
LOCAL 63 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON – This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 19th from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Local 63 Dispatch Hall and lunch will be catered. Please come to enjoy some holiday cheer with your union brothers and sisters. Don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy for underprivileged children in our community. Toy bins have been placed in the Dispatch Hall for your convenience.
ILWU ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE – Tuesday, December 23. Please help by donating a new unwrapped toy for underprivileged children within our community. Holiday toy bins are located inside the Business Office Lobby and in the Local Dispatch Hall now. Our toy drive will be ongoing until the day of the Children’s Christmas party on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Call Jose Alvarez at 562-682-1628 for volunteer opportunities.