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ILWU Coast Longshore Division @ilwulongshore.bsky.social · 3d ago

Read the full article in the ILWU Dispatcher. Link in bio.

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 3w ago

ILWU Local 6 / C&H Sugar Company, Inc. – Joint Press Release

International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 6 and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. Take Steps Toward Resolving the Parties’ Contract Negotiations

For Immediate Release
CROCKETT, CA – July 27, 2026 – The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 6 (ILWU Local 6) and C&H Sugar Company, Inc. (“C&H”) today jointly announce that they have agreed to a sixty-day period of continued contract negotiations with high-level executives in an effort to reach agreement.
ILWU Local 6 represents approximately 100 warehouse workers at C&H in Crockett, California, who have been on strike since June 15, 2026. The parties have been far apart on a number of issues. The parties met with a federal mediator several times in July but were unable to reach agreement.
ILWU Local 6 and C&H have agreed to a sixty-day period through September 30, 2026, during which executives from C&H and the ILWU’s International Officers will participate in negotiations in an effort to reach an agreement that is good for the workers, the company, and the community. In a showing of good faith, ILWU Local 6 has agreed to return to work during this period, and C&H will withdraw its declaration of impasse.
The parties have committed that decision makers will meet frequently during this period to bargain in good faith and reach agreement on a fair contract.

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East Bay DSA @eastbaydsa.bsky.social · last mo.

COME THROUGH to support striking ILWU C&H sugar refinery workers in Crockett! We'll have an actually good raffle, strong drinks, and for one lucky partygoer, a very sweet coronation. All power to the ILWU workers!! 🌹

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · last mo.

""Sugar, which is a food product, is being dumped here next to coal and petroleum products," said Richmond City Councilmember Claudia Jimenez." abc7news.com/post/ch-suga...

C&H offloads sugar at industrial terminal in East Bay due to strike, sparking health concerns

Concerns are growing over how raw sugar destined for the C&H Sugar refinery is being stored at a private terminal during an ongoing labor dispute, prompting calls for investigation by local officials ...

abc7news.com

California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 2mo ago

For 10 days, the 100 ILWU Local 6 workers at C&H Sugar Company in Crockett have been striking for a fair contract. We stand in strong solidarity with these workers as they demand that the company return to the bargaining table and treat their workers with the respect and dignity they deserve.

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"This year, Crockett's C&H factory management brought in Rene Ruiz to negotiations, chief labor counsel for American Sugar Refining, C&H's parent company. Ruiz' biography states that he "trains employers on union avoidance and strike preparation." www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea...

Contra Costa Co.: Crockett C&H Workers Strike, First In Decades

Warehouse workers at the C&H Sugar factory in Crockett walked out this week, launching a strike against a three-year contract renewal they call "egregious."

sfgate.com

Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#ResistanceRoots Cleophas Williams was born on this day in 1923 in Camden, Ark. He was the first African American president of the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 10 in San Francisco and a central figure in both civil rights unionism and the broader Black liberation movement. /1

Cover of the book, Cleophas Williams: My Life Story in the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 10, which was drawn from Williams' personal journals, letters and labor union documents. The materials were compiled and published by radical labor activist Clarence Thomas. Thomas is best known as the co-founder of the Million Worker March, advocating for workers' rights and racial equity.

Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Joined ILWU Local 56 in #SanPedro to welcome our service members for LA Fleet Week!

Labor Caucus @laborcaucus.house.gov · 3mo ago

After participating in the 1934 San Francisco Dock Strike picket lines, Harry Kamoku returned to Hilo. There, in 1935, he organized dockworkers by founding the Hilo Longshoremen’s Association, Hawai'i's first multi-ethnic union, which later became part of the @ilwu.bsky.social

Rep. Jill Tokuda @tokuda.house.gov · 4mo ago

On Saturday, April 25, I will be holding a community town hall in Lānaʻi at ILWU Local 142. My team and I will be on site offering assistance with federal issues, discussing policies affecting Hawaiʻi, and answering questions from community members.

Indybay @indybay.org · 4mo ago

ILWU 6 Bio-Rad Workers Fighting for a Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm?

ILWU 6 Bio-Rad workers are fighting for a living wage

indybay.org

@profpetercole.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Paul Robeson was born on this day in 1898, the son of a man who freed himself from slavery. He also was deeply committed to unions that were antiracist and anti-imperialist. He even was an honorary member of the @ilwu.bsky.social and friends with Harry Bridges! www.aaihs.org/paul-robeson...

Paul Robeson, Black Dockworkers, and Labor-Left Pan-Africanism - AAIHS

This is a guest post by Peter Cole, a historian of the twentieth-century United States, South Africa and comparative history. Dr. Cole is Professor of History at Western Illinois University. He is the author of Wobblies on the Waterfront: Interracial Unionism in Progressive Era Philadelphia (University of Illinois Press, 2013) and currently at work on

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International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In the background, a photo of the 1946 Hawaii Sugar Strike. Text: Honoring Farm Workers Day: From the fields to the docks one struggle for justice and dignity

Port of Los Angeles @portoflosangeles.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Officials gathered at the nation’s No. 1 port with Asm. MikeGipson today to highlight a state budget request for a proposed $1 billion allocation to support infrastructure, modernization and port jobs.

From left: ILWU President Gary
Herrera, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka, Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba, California Association of Port Authorities Executive Director
Martha Miller at the Port of Los Angeles, March 20, 2026

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you, International Longshoremen's Association, for the message of solidarity as we fight to protect area standard wages and benefits in Coos Bay.

Statement of Harold J. Daggett on ILA's Solidarity
with ILWU Coos Bay Dispute
Harold J. Daggett, International President,
International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) issued the following statement of solidarity to the
International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in their dispute at the Port of Coos Bay, Oregon,
on behalf of the ILA's 85,000 members:
The International Longshoremen's Association, representing 85,000 members at port along the Atlantic
and Gulf Coast; Great Lakes Region; Puerto Rico; Eastern Canada; major U.S. Rivers; and the Bahamas,
expresses our full support to our Sister and Brother members of the International Longshore and Warehouse
Union (ILWU) in their dispute at the Port of Coos Bay, Oregon.
We are greatly disturbed and concerned about the reported use of non-union labor under inferior
conditions at the Oregon Pellet Mills terminal. We regard this as not just an attack on the rank and file members
of the ILWU working at the Port of Coos Bay Oregon, but an attack on all dockworkers across the United States
and globally. Be certain that the ILA joins with the International Dockworkers Council (IDC) in condemning the
use of non-union labor and will join with dockworkers around the world in a powerful global response to this
threat. We will not tolerate any employers attempting to undermine established working standards, eroding
workers' rights and as the JDC noted, "setting a dangerous precedent for the global port industry."
The ILA warns all port stakeholders at the Port of Coos Bay, Oregon - terminal operators, shipping
companies, and associated commercial partners- that dockworkers and maritime workers are organized globally
to fight any challenges to our jobs, as evidenced by our powerfully successful Summitt in Lisbon, Portugal this
past November. The ILA will lead the charge with the JDC to defend our jobs and standards joined by force of
the Global Dockworker Organized Labor Community.
The ILA will remain a "Force To Be Reckoned W…

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2026

ILWU Statement on the 60-Day Jones Act Waiver

On behalf of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), we strongly oppose the Trump Administration’s decision to issue a blanket 60-day waiver of the Jones Act.

A blanket Jones Act waiver such as this undermines our national security, weakens military readiness and shifts critical maritime work to foreign vessel operators. During a time of heightened international conflict and uncertainty, opening U.S. waterways to foreign vessels is a dangerous move for the U.S. mariners we represent.

The strength and security of our nation’s maritime industry rely on the Jones Act. The ILWU urges the Administration and Congress to pause this action and work with stakeholders – including labor – to develop responsible, long-term solutions.

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you @laborcaucus.house.gov for supporting ILWU Local 12 workers in their fight to preserve area wage & benefit standards. Good jobs build strong communities. Undermining these conditions w/substandard wages & benefits only leads to a race to the bottom. We know we can count on your support.

Labor Caucus @laborcaucus.house.gov · 5mo ago

Every worker deserves a voice on the job. We stand with Oregon dockworkers as they fight for fair wages and better benefits. ✊ theworldlink.com/news/longsho...

International Transport Workers' Federation @itfglobalunion.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Solidarity with ILWU dockers on the picket line in Coos Bay Oregon as they take a stand against the union busting of Oregon Pellet Mill. Oregon Pellet Mill is refusing to employ union workers or pay adequate wages. Our message is simple - respect the jurisdiction of the ILWU!

Labor Notes @labornotes.bsky.social · 7mo ago

150 workers at a vehicle processing center in Tacoma, WA, won their first contract last year, a huge step for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union organizing down the supply chain, writes Zack Pattin, longshoreman and rep with ILWU Local 23 labornotes.org/2026/01/orga...

Organizing Down the Supply Chain: Logistics Workers Win First Contract

One hundred and fifty workers at a vehicle processing center in Tacoma, Washington, won their first contract last year, in a huge step for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union organizing do...

labornotes.org

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Image of the ILWU Statement on letterhead. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) released the following statement:

“The ILWU strongly condemns the senseless killing of Alex Pretti, an AFGE Local 3669 member and ICU nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs.

“Alex was shot after being wrestled to the ground by a group of masked ICE agents while lawfully exercising his First and Second Amendment rights. He was one of thousands of Minnesotans who have courageously chosen to stand in solidarity with their neighbors, coworkers, and community amid an ongoing escalation of federal government violence against the people of Minneapolis.

“Our deepest condolences go out to Alex’s family and community. We join in calls for accountability and for an open and transparent investigation into Alex’s death led by local and state law enforcement.”

Robert Olvera, Jr
International President
Ryan Whitman
International Vice President, Mainland
Edwin R. Ferris
International Secretary-Treasurer

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 7mo ago

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) released the following statement:
“The ILWU strongly condemns the murder of Renee Good by a masked ICE agent in Minneapolis. Our condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
“The violent escalations by ICE agents in cities across the United States are an attempt to terrorize and intimidate migrant communities and anyone who dares to raise their voice in protest.
“This abuse of power by ICE agents and the militarization of our communities is making us less safe and poses an existential threat to our civil liberties, freedoms, and constitutional rights.
“The ILWU stands in solidarity with all of those courageously protecting their migrant neighbors, coworkers, and communities from the federal government’s ongoing reckless and dangerous attacks.”

Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 8mo ago

Day THIRTY-NINE of our national ULP strike - and baristas are fired up, united, and taking action. Our demands are clear: Starbucks needs to stop union busting and finalize a contract with the pay, hours, and protections we need to succeed. #NoContractNoCoffee

Local politicians standing with baristas on ULP strike in Columbia, SC

Portland Jobs with Justice @jwjpdx.bsky.social · 8mo ago

JWJ is thrilled to see two of our members (ILWU Local 5 + Unite Oregon) come together through the formation of the Unite Oregon Workers Union! Congratulations on voluntary recognition! We are also thrilled to see another group of nonprofit workers go union! ✊ #UnionsforAll

ILWU Local 5@ilwulocal5.bsky.social · 8mo ago

In a shared commitment to equity, justice, and dignity, nonprofit Unite Oregon (@uniteoregon.bsky.social) and ILWU Local 5 are proud to jointly announce voluntary recognition of the Unite Oregon Workers Union! Read our joint press release: www.uniteoregon.org/unite-all/un...

A grid of 12 smiling workers on a video call. Below the grid are logos for Unite Oregon, ILWU Local 5, and the Unite Oregon Union.

ILWU Local 5 @ilwulocal5.bsky.social · 8mo ago

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 8mo ago

On December 12, the ILWU International Executive Board unanimously approved the Statement of Policy: The ILWU Versis Facsim.

ILWU Statement of Policy: The ILWU Versus Fascism

Rep. Salud Carbajal @carbajal.house.gov · 9mo ago

Great to sit down with ILWU Local 46, as well as Port of Hueneme and Oxnard district officials to talk about supporting our ports, longshoremen, and local economy. Investing in our ports is essential for the small businesses and communities that rely on them.

nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Much thanks to ILWU for standing in solidarity with federal employees across the nation!

International Longshore & Warehouse Union @ilwu.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union released the following statement:

The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) strongly opposes the escalation and continued use of tariff threats by both the Chinese and United States governments. Trade policies based on chaotic and unpredictable tariffs have led to unnecessary inflation and financial uncertainty in our communities, at our jobsites and at the dinner tables of working-class families in America.
The announcements by both governments of yet more change to international trade and tariff policy will create additional instability across our supply chain and economy, harming workers and businesses alike. We urge the leadership of the United States government to resolve these issues while keeping in mind the real life impact their decisions have on Americans.