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Members ratify new Longshore Contract by 75% vote

After several weeks of consideration and healthy debate, more than 10,000 rank-and-file longshore workers on the West Coast of the United States cast their ballots on the 2008 Contract in September. The Coast Balloting Committee, selected by the Longshore Division Caucus, carefully reviewed the results, then certified the final count that showed 75% voted to ratify the agreement.

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Bob McEllrath, International President, ILWU
“The ILWU tradition of rank-and-file democracy means every member has a voice and a vote—especially when it comes to our contracts.”

-- Bob McEllrath
International President

Leal Sundet and Ray Ortiz, Jr., ILWU Coast Committeemen
“It’s time for new leaders in Washington who care more about working families—not just the guys on Wall Street. It’s clear that Obama and Biden are the best choice.”

-- Leal Sundet and
Ray Ortiz, Jr.

Coast Committeemen