Statement by AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Trumka on historic win in West Coast Ports

WASHINGTON — By meeting the needs of dock workers for health care, job security, economic security, safety and good pensions while also addressing important technology issues, the ILWU has negotiated a truly historic tentative contract for its members. ILWU President Spinosa and the ILWU Committee should be commended for their tremendous leadership and skill throughout the contract negotiations. They’ve won a tentative contract that is not only good for the dockworkers and their families, but one that will benefit their whole communities. This is a landmark victory for the ILWU members and for the entire union movement.