Jan
29
29
February 10 – ILWU Credit Union Retirement Planning Seminar
Attention Members:
On February 10, the ILWU Credit Union will be holding a retirement planning seminar at Local 63. Please download flyer for more information.
Jan
21
21
Local 13 Stop Work Membership Meeting on Thurs Feb 5
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.
Jan
14
14
Thursday Jan 8 – Swearing-In of Local 63 Officers, Committee Members and Transfers
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!
Jan
13
13
FYI – Vincent Thomas Lane Closures on Wed 1/14 and Thurs 1/15
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.
Dec
17
17
Reminder about this week’s Local 63 Holiday Luncheon and ILWU Toy Drive
LOCAL 63 HOLIDAY LUNCHEON – This year’s event will take place on Friday, December 19th 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 23rd, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Call Jose Alvarez at 562-682-1628 for volunteer opportunities.
Dec
15
15
International Executive Board Convenes
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.
