Shipping returns to Portland’s Terminal 6 Dec 4, 2019 South Korea-based container carrier SM Lines will get a state subsidy to ship to Portland. A longshore union slowdown has been blamed for shippers pulling out, but other factors increasingly make container shipping to Portland a challenge.
Jury says ILWU owes $93 million for dock slowdown Nov 15, 2019 The decision threatens the survival of the West Coast longshore union.
ILWU elects new leadership Nov 13, 2018 Members of the West Coast longshore and warehouse union elected their first-ever black president, Willie Adams.
ILWU to hold 2018 convention in Portland June 4-8 May 29, 2018 The 35,000-member union represents dock and warehouse workers in Hawaii and the West Coast.
Unions are wall-to-wall at Keller Auditorium Oct 16, 2017 With the recent unionization of dancers at the Oregon Ballet Theatre, their shows are now executed by an all-union workforce.
Solidarity — Now, and Forever: Tacoma labor honors the man who wrote “Solidarity Forever” Aug 16, 2017 In Tacoma, Ralph Chaplin’s spirit is marching on.
Labor peace on West Coast docks will run through 2022 Aug 11, 2017 ILWU members have approved a 3-year contract extension.
Lois Stranahan, 1919-2017 May 25, 2017 Together with late husband Jesse Stranahan, she was well known in the local labor movement as a tireless fighter for economic justice.
IBEW’s Gary Young appointed to Port Commission Oct 8, 2015 Young takes the spot held by former ILWU Local 8 president Bruce Holte.
Longshore workers ratify contract at NW grain terminals Sep 2, 2014 Lockouts end at grain facilities in Portland and Vancouver
