ILWU

Shipping companies file charges over May Day anti-war strike

Ed — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:32:22 +0000

The Pacific Maritime Association has asked the National Labor Relations Board to file charges against the union. The employers’ move, initiated in late May, comes in the midst of ongoing contract talks.

Dockworkers strike against war in America and Iraq

Ed — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:32:27 +0000

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union declared the day as "a day for union business" for workers at all 29 ports on the west coast. This may be the beginning of a record setting anti-war action, since the vast majority of supplies and munitions for the American government's current wars are shipped from the 29 ports on the West Coast. All 29 were closed today.

Oakland dockers honour anti-war picket lines

Ed — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:22:03 +0000

Dozens of anti-war protesters including the leadership and many members of the Oakland Education Association (OEA) joined the picket lines this morning and in the evening of the SSA (Stevedoring Services of America) shipping terminal in Oakland, California to protest the war and the lack of funding for schools in Oakland.

Fletcher, Ben, 1890-19?

Steven. — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 12:49:32 +0000

Ben Fletcher
Born April 1890 - Philadelphia, USA, died in place and date unknown

"The IWW at least protects the colored man, which is more than I can say for the laws of this country"
- local African Methodist Minister