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The Docker Podcast! Labor related news and discussions with rank and file dock workers and their guests.***ALL OPINIONS EXPRESSED ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY OFFICIAL OPINION OF THE ILWU, ANY AFFILIATED LOCALS, OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS. ALL UNION BRANDING IS USED WITH PERMISSION***

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  1. Emergency Episode: Fighting Automation at Husky Terminal in Tacoma, WA

    Docker Podcast guest host Zack Pattin is here with an urgent message about automation at Husky Terminal in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Please listen and sign ILWU Local 23's petition *ASAP* to tell the Port of Tacoma to deny Husky's request to install job-killing tech on publicly-owned port cranes....

  2. Day of the Seafarer- A discussion with ITF Inspectors

    A lost episode recorded a year ago with ITF Inspectors Ryan Brazeau, Sam Levens, and Nathan Smith. We discuss the role of ITF inspectors as well as ongoing and upcoming campaigns.

  3. From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor

    June 21, 2025 (Indigenous Peoples Day) From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor Aunty Rhonda is a proud Traditional Owner, activist, and daughter of legendary MUA Wharfie and First Nations leader Chicka Dixon. From the Sydney docks to global movements, the story is one of...

  4. 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier

    Recorded on the 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier, this short special episode commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and solidarity of waterfront workers who stood up for their rights in 1935. We're joined by Leith Jasinowski-Kahl of ILWU Local 19, who shares reflections on...

  5. Sam Wallman: Activism through art

    Dan and Zack spoke with Sam Wallman a comics-journalist, cartoonist and labour activist and dock worker with the Maritime Union of Australia. The guys discuss Sam's background, his book Our Members Be Unlimited: A Comic about Workers and their Unions, and the role art can play in our union...

  6. Re-Release: The Blythe Star: The Last Mans Story of Survival

    In June of 2017 Dan and Mike had an opportunity to speak with Mick Doleman of the MUA while attending a ITF meeting in Cape Town South Africa. It was a rare occasion in which Mick shared his story of the sinking of the Blythe Star and the incredible story of survival that occurred in October of...

  7. Weapons of the Boss: Racism and Anti-Trans Discrimination

    Zack Pattin (ILWU Local 23) and Myka Dubay (ILWU Local 5 and ILWU International Executive Board) discuss their workshop from this year's YWC Conference, "Weapons of the Boss: Racism and Anti-Trans Discrimination." Zack walks us through the origins and context of the ILWU's Ten Guiding Principles...

  8. *Special episode* Hugh Wagner: 48 Years in the movement

    Some of the best conversations we can have are when we are invited in to the home of other working people to share stories. My self and ILWU Canada President Emeritus Tom Dufresne got to sit and chat with now retired General Secretary of the Grain Services Union in Saskatchewan Hugh Wagner. Its…

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  9. EP 44: Mark Street and Maureen Gutierrez

    Dan is joined by documentary film maker Mark Street, and Maureen Gutierrez, an ILWU worker who appears on marks new project Work songs. Work Songs is a kaleidoscopic portrait of the United States at work. Through interviews and observational footage Work Songs explores how various workers find...

  10. EP 43: Patrick and Rob (Anchor Steam Brewing, ILWU 6)

    Dan and returning guest host Skiff are joined by Patrick Machel and Rob Salgado from ILWU Local 6. We talk about organizing Anchor Steam Brewing as well as some of ILWU Local 6 new and ongoing campaigns. This one is fun.

  11. Special Episode: ILWU Secretary Treasurer Ed Ferris

    ILWU International Secretary Treasurer Ed Ferris returns to the show. Dan and Ed talk about climate change, the upcoming U.S. elections, and ILWU Young Workers.

  12. Special Episode: ILWU President Willie Adams

    ILWU International President Willie Adams returns to the show to talk about COVID-19, and how the ILWU is adapting. We also get a few general updates on some ILWU issues and discuss political action and the importance of the upcoming U.S. elections. Brother Willie shares some thoughts he has for...

  13. The COVID Chronicles Part 6: Jacqueline Smith, ITF

    Dan is joined by ITF Maritime Coordinator Jacqueline Smith to discuss the affect COVID-19 is having on the maritime industry around the world.

  14. The COVID Chronicles Part 5: Christy Slusarenko, MoveUp

    Dan talks with Christy Slusarenko, Vice President of MoveUp. Christy talks about how she got involved in the union movement, and how the current COVID-19 situation is affecting the workers she represents.

  15. The COVID Chronicles Part 4: Stephen von Sychowski, Vancouver and District Labour Council

    Dan is joined by Stephen von Sychowski, President of the Vancouver and District Labour Council. Dan and Stephen talk about the VDLC, its function, affiliates, and the work they are doing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  16. The COVID Chronicles Part 3: Joe DeManuelle-Hall, Labor Notes

    Dan is joined by Joe DeManuelle-Hall from Labor Notes. They discuss the organizing tools and education Labor Notes provides as well as what it's like to be a New Yorker during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  17. The COVID Chronicles Part 2: Neal Adolph, United Way of the Lower Mainland

    Neal Adolph from the United Way of the Lower Mainland joins Dan to talk about the United Way, building community power and discussing what the new reality might be after COVID-19.

  18. The COVID Chronicles Part 1: Genevieve Lorenzo ILWU Canada Organizer

    ILWU Canada Organizer Genevieve Lorenzo talks with us about organizing in the strange times we are currently in.

  19. EP.42: Peter Cole and Aaron Goings

    Zack Pattin co-hosts this conversation with historians Peter Cole, author of Dockworkers Power: Race and Activism in Durban and the San Francisco Bay Area, and Aaron Goings, co-editor of The Red Coast: Radicalism and Anti-Radicalism in Southwest Washington. We go deep into the histories of the...

  20. EP. 41: David Grey-Donald (Briarpatch Magazine)

    David Grey-Donald, Publisher of Briarpatch Magazine has a quick chat with Dan about media and labour live from the RWDSU convention.

  21. EP 40: Jorgen Gullestrup (Mates in construction)

    Jorgen Gullestrup from Mates in Construction joins Dan and past guest Jessica. Mates in Construction is a charity established in 2008 to reduce the high level of suicide among Australian construction workers. We talk about the work they do and the importance of recognizing mental health issues in...

  22. EP#39: Jen Savage (CUPW Vancouver)

    Jen Savage, President of the Vancouver Local of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers returns to the show. We talk about how the labour dispute two years ago lead to the current situation, public perception, the Liberal government attack on bargaining rights and more.

  23. EP# 38: Paul Finch (BCGEU) and Brian Skiffington (ILWU 23)

    Paul Finch BCGEU Secretary Treasure and Brian Skiffington from ILWU Local 23 Young Workers Committee discuss their respective campaigns on housing affordability and tenants rights.

  24. 100 Years of the Inland Boatmen's Union

    This November marks the 100 year anniversary of the Inland Boatmen's Union. At the last ILWU International convention, Steph had a chance to talk to returning guest Stefan Mueller-Domobis of the IBU Southern California and retired IBU Portland member Joe Maresh about this milestone.

  25. SIEU LOCAL 2

    Dan has a very quick talk with Christine Bro, Lead Organizer for SEIU Local 2. These workers have been laid off due to contract flipping and have been blackballed by the new contractor for belonging to a union.

  26. *Special* Thomas Mayor - Uluru Statement From The Heart

    After being welcomed by the Squamish first nation with songs, history and storytelling, we listen to Thomas Mayor, Branch Secretary of the Northern Territory branch of the Maritime Union of Australia, and advocate for the sacred Uluru Statement From the Heart. Thomas tells us about the struggles…

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  27. *Special* Live with ETF Young Workers from Hamburg

    Dan is joined by a group of young dockers from all over Europe at the 2ndETF Young Dockers Meeting. They stood around a small table outside and shared some stories and ideas over a few beers.

  28. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 10: Zack Pattin (ILWU 23)

    We sit down for a good old fashion bullshit session with ILWU 23 Young worker Zack Pattin. Dan is his usual charming self and Steph didn't realize that we were recording. We weren't going to publish this one but, hey, why not?

  29. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 9: Stevie Todd (RMT)

    Returning for the third (or is it the fourth?) time on the show we have a legend! Stevie Todd is back and this time, on the eve of his retirement, he gives us a bit of insight in to his lengthy career in the RMT. One thing is for sure, we don't think this is the last we'll hear from this bulldog!

  30. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 8: Sean Farley (ILWU 34)

    As the convention progresses more first timers come join Dan and Steph, Sean Farley from local 34 has a sit down to discuss his career with the ILWU and his work on the Jim Herman Cruise Ship terminal in San Francisco

  31. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 7: Ida Taylor (ILWU Aux. 8)

    ILWU Aux. 8 President Ida Taylor joins Steph and Dan to talk about the roll of the Auxiliary both traditionally and today.

  32. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 6: Ed Ferris (ILWU 10)

    Another new voice to the Podcast, Ed Ferris joins Dan and Steph. Ed has long been involved in the ILWU, previously being President of local 10 among other positions and its about time we finally get to pick his brain about his vision for the future.

  33. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 5: Will Tracy/ Paul Garret (MUA)

    From the Maritime Union of Australia Will Tracy, and Paul Garret return to the show to update us on the what's going on with the "New Union" and the continued battles with government and employers.

  34. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 4: "Big" Bob McEllrath (ILWU President)

    And here we have it folks, after a 1229 day (3+ year) chase across the planet, we have finally managed to get a visit from "Big" Bob McEllrath. Dan and Steph talk with Bob about changes he has seen in the industry and the union and some of his biggest accomplishments as President of the ILWU.

  35. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 3: Willie Adams ILWU Secretary Treasurer)

    We have another familiar voice returning to the show: ILWU International Secretary-Treasurer Willie Adams joins Steph and Dan. This time, Willie talks about his career and growth within the union.

  36. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 2: Darren Williams (ILWU 7)

    Darren Williams from ILWU local 7 joins Steph and Dan to talk about working in a small port like Bellingham Washington.

  37. ILWU 37th Convention Portland Part 1: Jason Miners (MUA)

    We're kicking off our convention series with a familiar voice. Returning to the show is Maritime Union of Australia Queensland Branch Deputy Secretary Jason Miners. He sits down with Dan and Steph to discuss the current struggles of the MUA.

  38. *SPECIAL* CUPE 5317 Support Rally

    Shortly after a rally in the Port of Vancouver, in support of SCFP (CUPE) 5317, Dan and ILWU President Rob Ashton talk with Eric Sinclair of CUPE 5317 and Alain Desrochers of CUPE 375. The discussion and rally, attended by Multiple ILWU from Canada and the states, CUPE, and included solidarity...

  39. EP:37 Mark Medina (Burgerville workers union)

    Zack Pattin fills in for Dan, when he and Steph talk with Mark Medina, an organizer for the IWW in Portland. Three of then discuss the recent success of the Burgerville Workers Union and their efforts to organize multiple Burgerville locations in Portland.

  40. EP 36: Mitch Bowman (IWW Vancouver)

    Mitch Bowman comes to talk with us about the "Wobblies" in Vancouver.

  41. The Labor Notes Sessions Part 3: Gene Bruskin, Peter Olney, Peter Kennedy, Fred Wilson, Peter Knotten

    Recorded live in Chicago by The Docker and The Deckhands we talk with organizers Gene Bruskin, and Peter Olney (retired ILWU organizer). Then Peter Heart form the IBU and Ari, talk with Peter Kennedy (retired Unifor), Fred Wilson (retired Unifor), and Peter Knowtten (UE) about the North America...

  42. The Labor Notes Sessions Part 2: Emily Mcarthur, Linda Gomoa, and Chris Baehrend

    Recorded live in Chicago by The Docker and The Deckhands, First, we talk to Emily McArthur from Socialist Alternative about the Kshama Solidarity Campaign and her podcast "Socialism Today", then we speak with Linda Gomoa, from the International League for Brand Responsibility, lastly we talk with...

  43. The Labor Notes Sessions Part 1: ILWU, IBU rank and file at Labor notes

    Recorded live in Chicago by The Docker and The Deckhands, A mash-up of ILWU and IBU rank and filers conversations both before and after some of the workshops at the Labor Notes Conference. Dan (The Docker/ ILWU 502), Ryan Brazeau and Ari Landrum (IBU, The Deckhands), Ali Vekich (ILWU 19), Terence...

  44. *Live from the picket line* DHL workers in Istanbul Turkey

    Dan tries to get the facts while on thee picket line with other young workers from the ITF Youth commitee. Bosses at DHL Express Turkey refuse to recognise their workers' legally recognised union. Even after German owners stated they would reconize unions in all contries it they operate in. After…

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  45. Ep 35: Al Bieksa

    Brother Al Bieksa (Yeah, Kevins dad, cool right?) from the United Steel Workers 2009 and the BCFED OH&S Center, sits with Dan to talk about his background as a steelworker, the Day Of Mourning, The Westray Act, behaviour based safety, among other things.

  46. *SPECIAL* ILWU Canada Pres Speaks in Ottawa

    ILWU Canada President Rob Ashton had an opportunity to speak in front of the Senate Committee on Transport and communication in regards to bill c-49. Speaking against the port of Vancouver having an ability to borrow money from the infrastructure bank to build an automated terminal. #noT2...

  47. EP: 34 Vince Giannopoulos and Karl Risser

    ITF inspectors Vince Giannopoulos and Karl Risser join Dan over the phone to talk about the past year. We talk about everything from the Lashing campaign in Montreal, to gong up gangways in Halifax, to hockey.

  48. ITF Young Dockers Live in London!

    Dan Kask (ILWU 502 NW), Brian Skiffington (ILWU 23 Tacoma), Ashley Bordignon (ILWU 502 NW), Jose Jorge Garcia Faerna (FSC-CCOO Spain), Manual Laris Ros (FSC-CCOO Spain), Josefina Castille (FSTPS Nicaragua), John Edward Espinosa (SNTT Colombia), Missanka Mendis (NUSS Srilanka) and Ryan...

  49. EP:33 First Nations History on Vancouver's Waterfront

    Dan is joined by Joulene Parent and sits with retired ILWU Pensioners Sam George, Ron (Red) Baker, John (Corky) Cordocedo, Ken S. E. Baker. We begin to explore the history of First Nations people on Vancouver's waterfront including the "Bows & Arrows" and what solidarity means to these retired...

  50. ILWU Canada YWC 2017: The New Committee

    The new ILWU Canada Young workers Committee sit down with members of the out going committee to discuss the conference they attended and the their hopes for the youth movement in the future.

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