Feb
2

Local Grievance Training Class on Feb 4

GRIEVANCE TRAINING PROGRAM – As was reported at the January Membership Meeting, Local 63 will be hosting a short training class for any of our members who are interested in learning how to file a grievance and what members’ rights are on the job.  This session will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.  We will be going over the two types of grievances (contract, disciplinary), past practice grievances, and discussing how a member can investigate and write up a grievance.  We will also talk about Weingarten rights (aka, when does the member have a right to union representation in a meeting with management).  The training will take place at Local 63 and is expected to be 1-2 hours long.  Any member interested in participating, please send an email to staff@ilwu63.net to confirm your attendance. 

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Jan
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.

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Dec
17

Reminder about this week’s Local 63 Holiday Luncheon and ILWU Toy Drive

LOCAL 63 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON â€“ 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 â€“ 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.

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