ILWU Local 40

May 04, 2024

Contract 2008

Updated On: Jul 195, 2008

Pacific Coast Longshore contract expired July 1; members will continue working at the ports, union negotiators committed to reaching an agreement

(SAN FRANCISCO) – West Coast dockworkers will continue loading and unloading cargo to keep ports operating while their union Negotiating Committee continues to meet with company officials on a new longshore and clerks agreement.

Benefit Golf Tournament

In Honor of Greg Phillips' 50th

Gresham Golf Course on August 14, 2008

$100 entry fee, includes dinner

Contact: Jacqueline Phillips at 503-519-7795

ILWU President Chosen for International Position

ILWU's Familathe and Adams accept ITF title for Pres. McEllrath.

The Dockers Section of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) represents over 400,000 dockworkers in 190 unions from 100 countries. The group gathered in Stockholm, Sweden on June 16-19, 2008 to coordinate strategy and solidarity efforts, share information, and elect new leadership for the coming years.

ILWU International President Bob McEllrath was nominated to serve as 2nd Vice Chair of the ITF Dockers Section by President Richard Hughes of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). More than 100 delegates voted unanimously to approve McEllrath who was unable to attend due to the Longshore Contract negotiations in San Francisco, but ILWU Secretary Treasurer Willie Adams was on hand to accept the nomination and thank delegates who also passed a resolution pledging their full support and solidarity for the ILWU’s Longshore Contract negotiations. Also attending from the ILWU were Ray Familathe, International Relations Coordinator, and Mark Jurisic of Local #13.

“I’m pleased for the chance to represent dockers in this new position that will help us build solidarity and support workers around the world,” said McEllrath from San Francisco.