OVER THE DECADES the American Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Union (ALHWU) was able to change and adapt to problems as well as fight for the membership. Anticipated changes in the milieu of the maritime industry will therefore determine the future of the union’s effectiveness in addressing new issues; consolidating the union’s lobbying; and partnering with […]
계속 읽기A Framework Built for Advocacy ALHWU leadership structure is well articulated that helps in representing its members in a proper manner. Leadership Roles The union has its own set official-bearers who are responsible for different aspects of the union: President: Leads the union in interacting with the employer and in public relations with government and […]
계속 읽기Transforming Lives Beyond the Workplace These reforms are not confined to the ports and harbors as the ALHWU seeks to improve conditions for communities and the entirety of the maritime industry. Improving Worker Livelihoods That is the reason why through organizing itself, the union has been able to negotiate for the provision or fair wages […]
계속 읽기Defining Moments in Union Activism Negotiations and strikes have been among the key things that the ALHWU has used to ensure workers would be treated right. These pivotal moments highlight the union’s commitment to advocating for its members: The 1934 West Coast Longshore Strike The strike launched by longshore working-class men on the West Coast […]
계속 읽기The Impact of International Trade Dynamics Globalization has altered the nature of trading, creating much competition for ports from other ports all over the world. But it has also brought new problems for the longshoremen and other harbor workers in the United States. Increased Competition Ports in countries with lower costs compared to the US […]
계속 읽기Maritime work is complex and that makes it hard to avoid disagreements, accidents, and other legal issues. In this regard, the ALHWU ensures its members receive the best legal protection that shall enable them in handling the existing conflict in workplaces and defending their rights. Workplace Disputes: This union represents its membership in different grievances […]
계속 읽기The need to get fair remuneration is among the objectives of the ALHWU. Seamen require physical strength and skills, and hard work resilience in their line of duty; however, historically it was characterized by poor remuneration and compensation policies. To this end, the union engages in comprehensive CBAs with employers meaning that the protection granted […]
계속 읽기The epoch-making event in the development of maritime labor was the legal recognition of the American Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Union in the early twentieth century. Key milestones and events shaped the union’s trajectory: Unifying Local Efforts: The decentralized and less centralized local unions joined together to form a single union that was boast of […]
계속 읽기Ports are complex sound areas where various thousands of tones of shipment are transported per day. ALHWU is the union representing longshoremen and harbor workers who undertake important activities within the supply chain. These roles include: Cargo Handling: Employees move goods from ship to ship, or from ships to warehouses or a transport system depending […]
계속 읽기Longshore workers and other employees in the maritime and ports industry in the United States are represented by the American Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Union(ALHWU). Speaking for thousands of workers throughout the United States, the union seeks justice, higher pay, and protection for those who make up an essential component of international commerce and transport. […]
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