As the ILA heads into early negotiations next year for the 2010 contract, the LWC was able to obtain a copy of the ILWU tentative contract. Click here for a pdf copy: http://lwcjustice.com/wp-content/uploads/ilwucontract2008.pdf.

In the next few months we will be analyzing this contract and comparing it to the current ILA contract. This will help us further refine the LWC negotiating demands as we head into contract negotiations next year. Check the LWC website for updates.

In the meantime, we’d like to hear from you. What do you think about the ILWU tentative contract and our upcoming ILA contract negotiations? You can leave a comment or email the LWC at marsha@lwcjustice.com.

One thing is clear–the LWC will be organizing to make sure the ILA leadership sticks to its promise to end the wage and benefit tiers!