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

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.

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.

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!

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.

LOCAL 63 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON – This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 19^th 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 23^rd, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Call Jose Alvarez at 562-682-1628 for volunteer opportunities.

Last week, the International Executive Board (IEB) convened in San Pedro. ILWU Local 13 hosted the meeting. A warm hospitality welcome was provided.

On Thursday December 11, the ILWU Local 56 (Shipscalers) hosted a hospitality night for the IEB. ILWU International President Bobby Olvera was joined by Local Officers, members, and Auxiliary 8 in a good showing of solidarity.

Date: December 8, 2025

Full Closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Structural Inspection   San Pedro —Caltrans announces a full overnight closure of State Route 47 (SR-47) at the Vincent Thomas Bridge for structural inspection and survey work. The bridge will be fully closed in both directions between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard from 10:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, December 18.   Additionally, the northbound SR-47 on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during the bridge closure.   Traffic will be diverted from northbound Interstate 110 (I-110) to eastbound State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1), and southbound SR-47 to westbound SR-1.   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.

On August 21, 2025, Local 63 went to arbitration on a technology-based jurisdictional dispute at APMT Pier 400. At the arbitration, Local 63 maintained that the applying and removing of yard planning group codes, including “Peel Off” “MOUNT”, “Maersk Accelerate”, and “HOT1”, were integral to the execution of the flow of cargo, and therefore, must be assigned to Marine Clerks. Local 63 prevailed. The work shall be assigned to Marine Clerks and appropriate lost work opportunity claims will be paid.

Click on link below to download and read SCAA-0012-2025, which was issued on November 24, 2025.