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Longshore and Shipping News
For your information, the Coast Committee has set up a web page which tracks Longshore and Shipping News. You can visit the site at Longshore Shipping News
Call for Photos - 75th Anniversary of the Marine Clerks
Calling all Active and Retired Marine Clerks! This October marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Clerks in the Ports of LA/LB. As part of this milestone, Local 63 is looking for historical photos of marine clerks doing their job from the 1930's to the present. We are also looking for historical photos of marine clerks at the Dispatch Hall, whether in Wilmington or San Pedro.
We welcome photo donations; however, we will also reproduce and return photos to you if you prefer. For all photos, please attach a note identifying the individuals in the picture, the year, and location (terminal, Hall, etc.).
Please bring photos in a manila envelope addressed to President Mike Podue. Any questions, you may call President Podue or Robert Maynez, Director of Administration at 310-521-6363.
SEE SAMPLES OF HISTORICAL PICTURES COLLECTED BY CLICKING ON "PHOTO GALLERY" ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOME PAGE.
Thank you!
Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day
This year, Lincoln's Birthday falls on Sunday February 12th. Because it falls on Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on Monday the 13th. Only those members working on this date will be paid the overtime rate of pay.
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) is a paid holiday and a normal workday. Work performed on Monday, February 20 will be paid at the overtime rate.
Local 63 Members Supporting the 2012 Convention and Caucus
As noted in the Bulletin, Local 63 will be recognizing all members who contribute to support Local 63's share of the hospitality expenses for the 2012 Convention and Caucus in San Diego. Here is the current list:
Peter Peyton
Roger Olson
Mike Ponce
Rebecca Schlarb
Pat Monje
Mike Sestich
Pete Naluai
Yolanda Nuhi
Mike "Big Daddy" Carranza
Joelle Bodnar
Robert Raquel
Hector Rojas
Lynn Hay
Bob Wilderman
Kathy McClanahan
Poppy Cornejo
Julie Brown
George Love
Armida Caseres
Craig Kazmark
Steve Pekich
Mirko Desaboto
Gene Anselmo
Salvatore Arancio
Bobby Gonzales
Charles Chinnici
Steve Gressett
Rosalie Montoya
Ray Box
Ronda Smith
Victor Furriel
Manuel Saenz
John Gera
David Gables
Jesse De Jesus
Debra Reposky
Mary Esquerra
David Stock
Pete Favazza
Joseph Burich
Wes Nims
Robert Pranin
Mark Hill
Daryl Criss
Michael Schiazzano
Lynda Miller-Chevalier
David French
Cathy Familathe
Patricia Aguirre
Tony Pomella
Tony Sigala
Mark Shaner
Pete Ciaramitaro
John Profeta
Wendy Monroy Stavros
Soledad Salcido
Sabrina Vaughn
Thank you for supporting the ILWU!
Area Arbitrator Issues Formal Ruling on OCU Picket Lines
On December 15, 2011, the Area Arbitrator conducted a formal hearing regarding Interim Area Award SCAA-0036-2011 whereby the Arbitrator had ruled that OCU picket lines placed at YTI, Evergreen, WBCT, and Hanjin Terminals on December 2, 2011 were not bona fide under the PCL&CA. At the hearing on December 15, 2011, the Union argued that the OCU picket lines were bona fide; and therefore, the Union had the contractual right to respect the picket lines. On January 19, 2012, the Area Arbitrator issued SCAA-0001-2012, finding that the OCU picket lines were not bona fide in support of PMA’s position.
Local 63 immediately appealed SCAA-0001-2012 to the Coast. We will keep the Membership updated on the status of the appeal.
Great News - EGT Agrees that ILWU will represent the Grain Workers in Longview
Click on Longshore and Shipping News link above to read the story.
Local 63 Appeals SCAA-0036-2011 at Formal Arbitration
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, in order to protect the integrity of Section 11.51 of the PCL&CA for the Longshore Division, Local 63, in conjunction with Local 13, appealed Area Arbitration Award SCAA-0036-2011 at a formal Area Arbitration hearing. Local 63 submitted overwhelming evidence that the ILWU Longshore Division locals retain the right to respect the picket lines of non-PCL&CA units of the ILWU as per longstanding Coast Arbitration precedent.
Click on link to read the Interim Area Arbitration Award. We will post the Formal Area Arbitration Award when it is received.
President Peyton testifies on Importance of Infrastructure to the Ports and Jobs
Click here to view video.
On October 26, 2011, at the request of the ILWU Coast Committee, President Peter Peyton testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Water and Environment Subcommittee on The Economic Imporance of Seaports.
Click on link to watch the video. Peyton testifies around 49:45.
You can also click on the title link to read a Memo about the significance of the hearing from Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs.
Area Arbitrator Rules on SSA's new off terminal facility
Click on link to read Area Arbitration Award. In this case, the Union argued that SSA's move to Pier F, consolidating 3 gate operations into one operation at Pier F (which is off terminal), necessarily involves new technologies thereby requiring the employers to follow the Tech Framework which provides several levels of disclosure to the Union prior to implementation.
In SCAA-0034-2011, Area Arbitrator Miller held that he was not convinced that any new technologies were involved and therefore the Union is limited to filing Section 1 claims pursuant to Section 17 of the PCCCD.
The Union will review this case and keep the membership updated.
Local 63 Takes on and Reaffirms PCCCD Jurisdiction - Equipment Numbers
Local 63 Takes On and Reaffirms Marine Clerk Jurisdiction over Handling Equipment Numbers at the In/Out Gates
The Officers have been dealing with the ongoing issue of outside truckers performing Marine Clerk functions at various terminals, port-wide, when gate cameras are not able to read equipment numbers, including chassis numbers, gen set numbers, and container numbers. In that situation, various employers have allowed truckers to intercede and relay that equipment number information to Marine Clerks. Doing so is a direct violation of Section 1 and prior LRC agreements whereby the employers agreed that truckers and security guards will not give tower clerks equipment numbers that are not visible to the clerk in the tower. In that situation, a yard clerk or trouble window clerk, as applicable, must be called to handle the situation.
The Officers have addressed this issue with PMA on many occasions at LRC. On Friday, October 7, 2011, Local 63 Secretary Mike Ponce and LRC Rep Mike Podue drove to APM Terminal to have an on-site LRC and arbitration, if necessary, to resolve this matter. On the way to the terminal, the PMA contacted the Officers and conceded that Marine Clerks will not take equipment number information from outside truckers.
In summary, if equipment numbers cannot be read at the in-gate or out-gate, it is a Marine Clerk’s job to ascertain the equipment number and relay that information to the Tower Clerk. Marine Clerks are not to take that information from the outside trucker or security guard. If you have any difficulties with this issue at the terminal, please contact your Chief Supervisor and/or Business Agent right away.
Kagel Rules on Miller Award Concerning Vessel Superintendents doing Clerks' Work at PAG-WBCT
Coast Arbitrator John Kagel, in C-02-2010, ruled on the Employers appeal of SCAA-1-2010 and SCAA-2-2010. His ruling was that Superintendents are allowed to use technology to observe and monitor the operation only to the extent that they were allowed to do so prior to technology. They can relay their observations to the Supercargo who will make the determination of what the problem is and what to do about it. They cannot give specific directions regarding what to do beyond telling the Supercargo what they observed and having the Supercargo investigate further and then implement the day’s operational plan when making decisions what to do about the specific situation. The issue of micro-management due to the ‘pervasive assignment’ of a large number of Superintendents observing and interfering in the ability of clerks to do their normal work was left undecided. He said that a decision on that would require specifics as to situations and dates which we can collect and bring as an issue in a future arbitration.
Overall, it appears that Coast Arbitrator Kagel was intent on preserving the chain of command and the right of clerks to make the operational decisions in the workplace based on the employers' overall plan.
Click on above link to read Coast Memo and Kagel's Award.
Local 63 wins Flowing the Cargo Coast Arbitration at PAG STS-Evergreen
Four times a charm when it comes to this series of arbitrations!!! Local 63 fought hard through 4 arbitrations to confirm through Area Arbitrator Miller and Coast Arbitrator Kagel that "flowing the cargo" is indeed Marine Clerks' Jurisdiction!
Local 63 wins Jurisdiction arb on Damaged Container information at ITS
Local 63 wins Seal Number and Cargo Dimensions Arb at SSAT 245 AND 90
Opinion Piece in the Sacramento Bee on the Panama Canal
Click on link above to read this piece in the Sacramento Bee on the potential impact of the Panama Canal.
For your information, the Coast Committee has set up a web page which tracks Longshore and Shipping News. You can visit the site at Longshore Shipping News
Call for Photos - 75th Anniversary of the Marine Clerks
Calling all Active and Retired Marine Clerks! This October marks the 75th anniversary of the Marine Clerks in the Ports of LA/LB. As part of this milestone, Local 63 is looking for historical photos of marine clerks doing their job from the 1930's to the present. We are also looking for historical photos of marine clerks at the Dispatch Hall, whether in Wilmington or San Pedro.
We welcome photo donations; however, we will also reproduce and return photos to you if you prefer. For all photos, please attach a note identifying the individuals in the picture, the year, and location (terminal, Hall, etc.).
Please bring photos in a manila envelope addressed to President Mike Podue. Any questions, you may call President Podue or Robert Maynez, Director of Administration at 310-521-6363.
SEE SAMPLES OF HISTORICAL PICTURES COLLECTED BY CLICKING ON "PHOTO GALLERY" ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE HOME PAGE.
Thank you!
Lincoln's Birthday and Presidents' Day
This year, Lincoln's Birthday falls on Sunday February 12th. Because it falls on Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on Monday the 13th. Only those members working on this date will be paid the overtime rate of pay.
Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) is a paid holiday and a normal workday. Work performed on Monday, February 20 will be paid at the overtime rate.
Local 63 Members Supporting the 2012 Convention and Caucus
As noted in the Bulletin, Local 63 will be recognizing all members who contribute to support Local 63's share of the hospitality expenses for the 2012 Convention and Caucus in San Diego. Here is the current list:
Peter Peyton
Roger Olson
Mike Ponce
Rebecca Schlarb
Pat Monje
Mike Sestich
Pete Naluai
Yolanda Nuhi
Mike "Big Daddy" Carranza
Joelle Bodnar
Robert Raquel
Hector Rojas
Lynn Hay
Bob Wilderman
Kathy McClanahan
Poppy Cornejo
Julie Brown
George Love
Armida Caseres
Craig Kazmark
Steve Pekich
Mirko Desaboto
Gene Anselmo
Salvatore Arancio
Bobby Gonzales
Charles Chinnici
Steve Gressett
Rosalie Montoya
Ray Box
Ronda Smith
Victor Furriel
Manuel Saenz
John Gera
David Gables
Jesse De Jesus
Debra Reposky
Mary Esquerra
David Stock
Pete Favazza
Joseph Burich
Wes Nims
Robert Pranin
Mark Hill
Daryl Criss
Michael Schiazzano
Lynda Miller-Chevalier
David French
Cathy Familathe
Patricia Aguirre
Tony Pomella
Tony Sigala
Mark Shaner
Pete Ciaramitaro
John Profeta
Wendy Monroy Stavros
Soledad Salcido
Sabrina Vaughn
Thank you for supporting the ILWU!
Area Arbitrator Issues Formal Ruling on OCU Picket Lines
On December 15, 2011, the Area Arbitrator conducted a formal hearing regarding Interim Area Award SCAA-0036-2011 whereby the Arbitrator had ruled that OCU picket lines placed at YTI, Evergreen, WBCT, and Hanjin Terminals on December 2, 2011 were not bona fide under the PCL&CA. At the hearing on December 15, 2011, the Union argued that the OCU picket lines were bona fide; and therefore, the Union had the contractual right to respect the picket lines. On January 19, 2012, the Area Arbitrator issued SCAA-0001-2012, finding that the OCU picket lines were not bona fide in support of PMA’s position.
Local 63 immediately appealed SCAA-0001-2012 to the Coast. We will keep the Membership updated on the status of the appeal.
Great News - EGT Agrees that ILWU will represent the Grain Workers in Longview
Click on Longshore and Shipping News link above to read the story.
Local 63 Appeals SCAA-0036-2011 at Formal Arbitration
On Thursday, December 15, 2011, in order to protect the integrity of Section 11.51 of the PCL&CA for the Longshore Division, Local 63, in conjunction with Local 13, appealed Area Arbitration Award SCAA-0036-2011 at a formal Area Arbitration hearing. Local 63 submitted overwhelming evidence that the ILWU Longshore Division locals retain the right to respect the picket lines of non-PCL&CA units of the ILWU as per longstanding Coast Arbitration precedent.
Click on link to read the Interim Area Arbitration Award. We will post the Formal Area Arbitration Award when it is received.
President Peyton testifies on Importance of Infrastructure to the Ports and Jobs
Click here to view video.
On October 26, 2011, at the request of the ILWU Coast Committee, President Peter Peyton testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Water and Environment Subcommittee on The Economic Imporance of Seaports.
Click on link to watch the video. Peyton testifies around 49:45.
You can also click on the title link to read a Memo about the significance of the hearing from Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs.
Area Arbitrator Rules on SSA's new off terminal facility
Click on link to read Area Arbitration Award. In this case, the Union argued that SSA's move to Pier F, consolidating 3 gate operations into one operation at Pier F (which is off terminal), necessarily involves new technologies thereby requiring the employers to follow the Tech Framework which provides several levels of disclosure to the Union prior to implementation.
In SCAA-0034-2011, Area Arbitrator Miller held that he was not convinced that any new technologies were involved and therefore the Union is limited to filing Section 1 claims pursuant to Section 17 of the PCCCD.
The Union will review this case and keep the membership updated.
Local 63 Takes on and Reaffirms PCCCD Jurisdiction - Equipment Numbers
Local 63 Takes On and Reaffirms Marine Clerk Jurisdiction over Handling Equipment Numbers at the In/Out Gates
The Officers have been dealing with the ongoing issue of outside truckers performing Marine Clerk functions at various terminals, port-wide, when gate cameras are not able to read equipment numbers, including chassis numbers, gen set numbers, and container numbers. In that situation, various employers have allowed truckers to intercede and relay that equipment number information to Marine Clerks. Doing so is a direct violation of Section 1 and prior LRC agreements whereby the employers agreed that truckers and security guards will not give tower clerks equipment numbers that are not visible to the clerk in the tower. In that situation, a yard clerk or trouble window clerk, as applicable, must be called to handle the situation.
The Officers have addressed this issue with PMA on many occasions at LRC. On Friday, October 7, 2011, Local 63 Secretary Mike Ponce and LRC Rep Mike Podue drove to APM Terminal to have an on-site LRC and arbitration, if necessary, to resolve this matter. On the way to the terminal, the PMA contacted the Officers and conceded that Marine Clerks will not take equipment number information from outside truckers.
In summary, if equipment numbers cannot be read at the in-gate or out-gate, it is a Marine Clerk’s job to ascertain the equipment number and relay that information to the Tower Clerk. Marine Clerks are not to take that information from the outside trucker or security guard. If you have any difficulties with this issue at the terminal, please contact your Chief Supervisor and/or Business Agent right away.
Kagel Rules on Miller Award Concerning Vessel Superintendents doing Clerks' Work at PAG-WBCT
Coast Arbitrator John Kagel, in C-02-2010, ruled on the Employers appeal of SCAA-1-2010 and SCAA-2-2010. His ruling was that Superintendents are allowed to use technology to observe and monitor the operation only to the extent that they were allowed to do so prior to technology. They can relay their observations to the Supercargo who will make the determination of what the problem is and what to do about it. They cannot give specific directions regarding what to do beyond telling the Supercargo what they observed and having the Supercargo investigate further and then implement the day’s operational plan when making decisions what to do about the specific situation. The issue of micro-management due to the ‘pervasive assignment’ of a large number of Superintendents observing and interfering in the ability of clerks to do their normal work was left undecided. He said that a decision on that would require specifics as to situations and dates which we can collect and bring as an issue in a future arbitration.
Overall, it appears that Coast Arbitrator Kagel was intent on preserving the chain of command and the right of clerks to make the operational decisions in the workplace based on the employers' overall plan.
Click on above link to read Coast Memo and Kagel's Award.
Local 63 wins Flowing the Cargo Coast Arbitration at PAG STS-Evergreen
Four times a charm when it comes to this series of arbitrations!!! Local 63 fought hard through 4 arbitrations to confirm through Area Arbitrator Miller and Coast Arbitrator Kagel that "flowing the cargo" is indeed Marine Clerks' Jurisdiction!
Local 63 wins Jurisdiction arb on Damaged Container information at ITS
Local 63 wins Seal Number and Cargo Dimensions Arb at SSAT 245 AND 90
Opinion Piece in the Sacramento Bee on the Panama Canal
Click on link above to read this piece in the Sacramento Bee on the potential impact of the Panama Canal.