Learn and Protect

The strength of the Union is heavily dependent on the rank-and-file's ability to protect its work on the job. But in order to protect your work, you need the understand what exactly a marine clerk's job entails, so that you can challenge intrusions on your jurisdiction. Contract language, scopes of work, LRC agreements, and arbitration precedent are essential tools when it comes to enforcing Marine Clerks Section 1 jurisdiction. In 2010, Local 63 will step up its education program to ensure that the rank-and-file have the tools necessary to protect our work and ensure the strength of the Union.