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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.
Collective bargaining
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.
