Feb
4

Information Regarding Possible Federal Income Tax Deduction for Certain Qualified Overtime Compensation

Attention Members:

Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which became law in July 2025, eligible taxpayers may be able to claim a federal income tax deduction for certain qualified overtime compensation (QOC) when filing their 2025 federal individual income tax returns (Form 1040).

Please download and review the attached pdf files regarding the Qualified Overtime Compensation (QOC) documents provided to the ILWU Coast Committee by PMA:

Notice of 2025 Qualified Overtime Compensation Tax Reporting

2026-01-28-PMA-2025-QOC-Notice-to-ILWU-CoastDownload

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the 2025 OBBBA Federal Income Tax Deduction for Qualified Overtime Compensation

2026-01-28-Answers-to-FAQs-Regarding-the-2025-OBBBA-Federal-Income-Tax-Deduction-for-Qualified-Overtime-CompensationDownload

2025 Estimated Qualified Overtime Compensation Statement

2026-01-23-PMA-2025-OBBBA-Qualified-Overtime-Compensation-Statement-to-each-workerDownload

PMA will be sending members an estimate of QOC that each worker earned during 2025, along with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that address common issues about eligibility, what does/doesn’t qualify as QOC, and how to claim a QOC deduction.

It is recommended that members consult with their personal tax advisor regarding the potential tax deductibility of QOC.

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Feb
2

Local Grievance Training Class on Feb 4

GRIEVANCE TRAINING PROGRAM – As was reported at the January Membership Meeting, Local 63 will be hosting a short training class for any of our members who are interested in learning how to file a grievance and what members’ rights are on the job.  This session will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.  We will be going over the two types of grievances (contract, disciplinary), past practice grievances, and discussing how a member can investigate and write up a grievance.  We will also talk about Weingarten rights (aka, when does the member have a right to union representation in a meeting with management).  The training will take place at Local 63 and is expected to be 1-2 hours long.  Any member interested in participating, please send an email to staff@ilwu63.net to confirm your attendance. 

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Jan
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.

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Jan
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.

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