West Coast ILWU Contract Campaign

Weekly Member Update:  Nov. 19, 2002

Negotiation Update:   We returned to the table on Wednesday, November 13, 2002 .  The PMA presented us with a pension proposal at that time.  We recessed on Wednesday afternoon to review the PMA’s proposal.  On Thursday afternoon, we returned to the table to discuss the pension proposal further.  Negotiations are ongoing.

Port Oversight Committees Have Been Formed Successfully in Southern California and the Puget Sound .  Headed by Los Angeles City Council member Janice Hahn, a special Los Angeles area port oversight committee toured the port and held a hearing last week.  The committee is designed to bring attention to the issues affecting both employees and the employers at major West Coast ports including port safety, infrastructure, and productivity. 

Web Site Updated Daily:  It is extremely important that ILWU members stay up to date on the important developments in the ongoing campaign to secure a fair contract for our members.  This is why we urge all members to check the web site frequently.  We update the site on a daily basis with the latest details on the status of the bargaining campaign.  Please go to www.ilwu.org on a regular basis for the latest news.  And don’t forget to pick up the latest copy of The Dispatcher for more information on major issues affecting ILWU members.

URGENT NOTE ON DISTRIBUTION OF THIS DOCUMENT:  Officials at each ILWU local should ensure that copies of this update are distributed widely to the membership each Thursday promptly after it arrives.  Thank you for your active participation in this process.

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