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ILWU Local 21

Union Organizing

Workers at NORPAC, a Longview paper mill, vote to stay nonunion

A union campaign by ILWU at the Longview paper mill launched in late November but fell short in ballots counted Feb. 22.
Union Organizing

ILWU launches union campaign at NORPAC paper mill in Longview

Since a private equity firm bought the mill from Weyerhaeuser, the company has cut wages and halted retirement contributions.
Worker safety

Longview dock worker killed when ship line snapped

One other worker was killed, and two injured.
Washington

Showdown looms in Longview

Land and water protests are planned for the arrival of the first ship at a new grain terminal.
Oregon/Washington

Longshore union goes ‘all in’ at Longview grain terminal

A determined struggle by ILWU at a new grain terminal is complicated by the entry of another union.

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