Tag: ILWU

Progressive Party Joins Occupy on Longview Strike

by Barbara G. Ellis By a unanimous vote of its executive board last Tuesday the Oregon Progressive Party became the only political party so far to join the Occupy movement in condemning the upcoming use of U.S. Coast Guard ships and helicopters as an armed scab force. The federal action is designed to protect a…

UPDATED: EGT to Potentially Settle Contract with ILWU

by Adam Rothstein UPDATE:Occupy the EGT has put out a press release, acknowledging the possibility of a settlement. According to the statement, “Anonymous sources indicate that President McElrath [of the ILWU] has negotiated a tentative agreement, which states that no work at the terminal in Longview will be performed until a labor agreement is reached.”…

Occupier Media Roundup for January 17th – January 19th

Here’s what The Occupier thinks you should be reading: Showdown looms in Longview | nwLaborPress Daily Kos: Occupy San Diego:Arrested for Felony Conspiracy January 16th, 2012 – Portland Marches To Honor MLK Day « What They’re Feeding Me Occupy Nation Occupy Congress protests at Capitol

Today in Occupy: December 9, 2011

Organizers, veterans, and union rank and file participating in the December 12 Shut Down The Port demonstration held a press conference at 11 am in front of Downtown Portland’s World Trade Center. More information: http://shutdowntheport.com/, [email protected] More than 500 flyers were handed out for the December 12 ports demonstration, today, to workers of the ports.…

Today in Occupy: December 7, 2011

Update: 9:30 pm The End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil at City Hall marked its 145th hour. Today: Outreach volunteers for the December 12 port demonstration report productive interactions with ILWU rank and file, this morning. They will continue to hold these conversations twice a day and are planning community outreach in the urban core.…