The LWC is a movement of ILA members and retirees organizing to build a stronger and more democratic longshore union.


Women dockworkers in Africa: “We’re Not Tokens”

Women's Issues, News - No Comments » - Posted on March, 18 at 3:36 pm

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The recent Africa’s dockers’ conference signalled women dockers are pushing through
to take on key leadership roles in our movement. Delegates elected three women to the section’s regional committee including key decision-making positions. We spoke to two of them to find out more about their reactions, work and union background.
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LWC Founds Women’s Vision Group

Women's Issues, LWC, News - No Comments » - Posted on March, 13 at 1:07 pm

Longshore Workers’ Coalition * Women’s Vision Group

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Mission
The Longshore Workers’ Coalition Women’s Vision Group was formed to empower and encourage all women in the International Longshoremen’s Association as well as current and future LWC members. We believe all women who choose to work as longshore workers should have a voice and place […]

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