On Friday, May 15th, the Local 63 Officers attended the 24th Annual Longshore Memoriam on the occasion of the 92nd Anniversary of the 1934 West Coast Strike, a tribute to Harry Bridges and our fallen Brothers and Sisters. The solemn event is always hosted by our ILWU Southern California Pensions on behalf of ILWU Locals 63, 13, and 94.
Attention Members:
Click to download flyer for information about a Memorial Day Weekend/LA Fleet Week Servicemember Welcoming Event being hosted by ILWU Local 56 on Friday, May 22, from 5 pm to 8 p.m.
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
CalTrans Press Release:
Daytime and Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro
Daytime maintenance work to occur on Saturday, May 16  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, May 17. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.  Additionally, the right-hand lane of eastbound SR-47 at Vincent Thomas Bridge will be closed from Harbor Boulevard to Ferry Street on Saturday, May 16, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for maintenance operations.  The southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the 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. Â
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) Â
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.
Attention Members:
As stated in the Local 63 May 2026 Monthly Bulletin, a reminder that the Dispatch and Resources pages of the Local 63 website will be password-protected for members only:
LOCAL 63 WEBSITE PASSWORD PROTECTION – Effective Monday, June 1, 2026, the “Dispatch” and “Resources” menus on the Local 63 website will only be accessible to Local 63 members. For members already registered in the free Local 63 app, you will simply utilize the same log-in credentials. For members not already registered in the Local 63 app, you will need to register on this web page: https://ilwu63.app.unionconnect.com/signup. If you have any technical difficulties, please contact Robert Maynez at (310) 521-6363, option 5, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Â
Attention Members:
On Wednesday, May 20th @ 12 noon, Local 13 will be hosting a workshop concerning concerning important ILWU-PMA Benefit Plans topics such as “Explanation of Benefits (EOB)” and “Arbitration of Denied Medical Claims.”
See flyer for more information.
