FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2023 Contact: ILWU LOCAL 13 (310) 830-1130
ILWU Local 13 Members Remain Willing and Able to Work
Longshore workers at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (Ports) are still hard at work and remain committed to moving the nation’s cargo.
San Pedro, CA (April 7, 2023) On the evening of Thursday, April 6, 2023, International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13 held its monthly membership meeting as is its contractual right. At the meeting, outgoing President Ramon Ponce de Leon, Jr. swore in incoming President Gary Herrera. Several thousand union members attend the monthly meeting.
On Friday, April 7, 2023, union members who observe religious holidays took the opportunity to celebrate with their families.
Cargo operations are ongoing as longshore workers at the Ports remain on the job.
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