ILWU Southern California District Council

08/09/2026

Thank you to the hosting committee for bringing Harbor City stakeholders together to meet our next L.A. City Attorney, Marissa Roy. A special thank you to Sister and ILWU Local 13 longshore worker, Teresa Trujillo, (SCDC Delegate) for graciously opening up her home and voicing her solidarity and support, along with her welcoming remarks to the candidate. We know Marissa Roy, as the next L.A. City Attorney, will continuously build genuine allyship with Harbor Area residents and advocate for everyday working people in L.A. City Hall. Volunteer by door knocking, phone banking, contributing, or hosting a meet and greet and make sure to vote for Marissa Roy by Tuesday, November 3rd!!!!!

08/03/2026

Thank you to the hosting committee for bringing Wilmington residents together to meet our next L.A. City Attorney, Marissa Roy at Hojas Tea House. A special thank you to Sister Irene Huerta for voicing her passion for the Heart of the Harbor, the need for continuous visibility for Wilmington, and for her welcoming remarks to the candidate. Members from various ILWU Locals and auxiliaries attended, along with educators from United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA), Banning High School alumni, retirees, and stakeholders to listen to Marissa Roy’s vision for our neighborhood and field questions from the audience. We know Marissa Roy, as our next L.A. City Attorney, will continue to build sincere inroads with Harbor Area residents, be proactive with constituent needs, and uplift our working families in L.A. City Hall. Volunteer by door knocking, phone banking, contributing, or hosting a meet and greet and make sure to vote for Marissa Roy by Tuesday, November 3rd. Lastly, thank you to Tootsie Guerrero, President of Comadres Car Club, for the beautiful cars and for ensuring the car club community is heard and respected.

07/30/2026

Brothers & Sisters,

As you may know, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) recently released a Notice of Preparation and Initial Study to seek input on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed Pier T (TTI/LB 140) marine Terminal Redevelopment Project. The initial study describes the proposed project and provides an initial evaluation of the Project’s potential environmental impacts.

If you are interested in providing input on the proposed Pier T Marine Terminal
Redevelopment Project, you may do so in two (2) ways:

1. Written comments may be submitted by Monday, August 17, 2026, until 4:00 p.m. to: Ms. Renee Moilanen, Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach, electronically via email to [email protected], by U.S. Mail or in-person to Port of Long Beach, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., 7h Floor, Long�Beach, CA 90802
2. The Port will host a virtual scoping meeting on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. during which an overview of the proposed Project and the environmental review process will be provided. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide comments.
3. �The meeting can be accessed using the following link:�https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83662632681

07/28/2026

Happy Birthday Harry Bridges! 🎂

Born on this day in 1901 in Melbourne, Australia, Harry was one of the key organizers working underground for years to build a genuine union of longshore workers on the Pacific Coast. His efforts culminated in the 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike and soon after in 1937 he helped found a new union the ILWU.

07/28/2026

Thank you to our President Mickey Chavez, ILWU Southern California District Council (SCDC), Southern California Regional Director Cris Sogliuzzo, Inlandboatmen’s Union (IBU), Vice-President Alexxa Esparza, ILWU Local 56, & Secretary-Treasurer Myka McDaniel, ILWU Local 56 for hosting and convening such a successful San Pedro meet and greet with our next L.A. City Attorney, Marissa Roy. Members from Locals 13, 94, IBU, and 56 joined, along with San Pedro community leaders who heard Marissa’s message about why she’s running. We need Marissa Roy as our next L.A. City Attorney to defend worker rights, uplifting the lives of our working families, and ensuring we have a quality of life for our Harbor Area residents and beyond. Volunteer by door knocking, phone banking, contributing, or hosting a meet and greet and make sure to vote for Marissa Roy by Tuesday, November 3rd.

07/13/2026

Join us tonight for a pivotal discussion on zero-emission equipment and infrastructure at the Port of Los Angeles.

6:00–7:30 PM • BANNING’S LANDING, 100 E WATER ST, WILMINGTON, CA
RSVP: [email protected]

07/07/2026

06/28/2026

Solidarity and big congratulations to Irene Huerta for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award! Irene dedication and organizing for Local 13 inspire us all. Thank you for leading with vision and integrity, for your years of service, and for your steadfast support to our members and our community.

06/26/2026

SCDC President Mickey Chavez and Southern California Regional Director / SCDC Secretary Treasurer Cris Sogliuzzo stand with ILWU Warehouse Local 6 members as they strike at the C&H Sugar refinery in Crockett, CA the plant’s first work stoppage since 2003. About 90 -100 workers are asserting their rights and demanding fair bargaining. Solidarity with the ILWU Warehouse Local 6

06/26/2026