Pacific Coast Longshore Contract Document - 2022-2028 - Contract overview

Sep 15, 2026

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Pacific Coast Longshore Contract Document sets the framework for labor relations on the Pacific Coast from July 1, 2022 through July 1, 2028. It defines contract scope, work assignment, hours and shifts, guarantees, wages, holidays, dispatching and registration procedures, promotions and training, and rules governing strikes, meetings, and non-discrimination. The document also covers crane operations, efficient operations, accident prevention and safety, grievance and administration processes, union security, pay guarantees, welfare and pension plans, and contract modification terms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages298

Reading Time12 h 31 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

Contract Sections

Scope of This Contract Document and Assignment of Work to Longshoremen

Hours and Shifts

Guarantees

Wages

Holidays

Scheduled Day Off

Vacations

Dispatching, Registration, and Preference

Promotions, Training, and Steady Skilled Men

Organization of Gangs, Gang Sizes and Manning, and Methods of Dispatching

No Strikes, Lockouts, and Work Stoppages

Meetings for Registered Longshoremen

No Discrimination

Cranes

Efficient Operations

Accident Prevention and Safety

Joint Labor Relations Committees, Administration of Agreement, and Grievance Procedures

Good Faith Guarantee

Union Security

Pay Guarantee Plan, Rules, and Administration

Lash Barge Jurisdiction

Term of Agreement and Items Open to Review During Term of Agreement

Welfare and Pension Plans

Modification

Penalty Cargo List

Wage Schedules

Contract Supplements

Addenda

Index

PACIFIC COAST LONGSHORE CONTRACT DOCUMENT 2022-2028 ILWU-PMA PACIFIC COAST LONGSHORE CONTRACT DOCUMENT July 1, 2022 – July 1, 2028 Between INTERNATIONAL LONGSHORE AND WAREHOUSE UNION and PACIFIC MARITIME ASSOCIATION Name Port Local No. Reg. No. ii Pacific Coast Longshore Contract Document TABLE OF CONTENTS Page PREFACE Preface.................................... 1 CONTRACT SECTIONS 1 — Scope of This Contract Document and Assignment of Work to Longshoremen.... 2 2 — Hours and Shifts ....................... 15 3 — Guarantees ........................... 21 4 — Wages ............................... 31 5 — Holidays ............................. 40 6 — Scheduled Day Off ..................... 45 7 — Vacations ............................ 45 8 — Dispatching, Registration, and Preference ... 52 9 — Promotions, Training, and Steady Skilled Men................ 57 10— Organization of Gangs, Gang Sizes and Manning, and Methods of Dispatching .... 60 11—No Strikes, Lockouts, and Work Stoppages .. 69 12— Meetings for Registered Longshoremen..... 76 13—No Discrimination ..................... 77 14— Cranes............................... 79 15— Efficient Operations .................... 87 16— Accident Prevention and Safety ........... 89 17— Joint Labor Relations Committees, Administration of Agreement, and Grievance Procedures ................. 91 18— Good Faith Guarantee................... 113 19— Union Security ........................ 113 20— Pay Guarantee Plan, Rules, and Administration ................... 114 21— Lash Barge Jurisdiction ................. 132 22— Term of Agreement and Items Open to Review During Term of Agreement ...... 134 23— Welfare and Pension Plans ............... 135 24— Modification .......................... 135 PENALTY CARGO LIST Penalty Cargo List ........................... 137 WAGE SCHEDULES 2022-2023 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., July 2, 2022 to 8:00 a.m. July 1, 2023) ....... 145 2023-2024 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., July 1, 2023 to 8:00 a.m. June 29, 2024) ...... 149 2024-2025 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., June 29, 2024 to 8:00 a.m. June 28, 2025) ..... 153 2025-2026 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., June 28, 2025 to 8:00 a.m. July 4, 2026) ...... 157 2026-2027 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., July 4, 2026) to 8:00 a.m. July 3, 2027) ....... 161 2027-2028 Wage Schedule (Effective 8:00 a.m., July 3, 2027) ......................... 165 CONTRACT SUPPLEMENTS I — Coastwise Registration and Transfer ....... 171 IA— Registration/Transfer to Clerk ............ 177 II — Coast Provision for Transfer of Registration Between Longshore and Clerk Registered Lists ............. 181 III— Registration and Transfer of Men from Low Work Opportunity Ports ....... 184 IV— Industry Travel System .................. 189 ADDENDA Holdmen Capable of Driving Lifts .............. 196 In Lieu of Time ............................. 198 Jobs of Short Duration ........................ 202 Picket Line Language ........................ 204 Scheduling of Meetings....................... 206 Guarantees, Skilled Rates for All Longshoremen and Clerks........... 206 Steady Skilled Men .......................... 207 San Francisco Steady Skilled Men .............. 209 San Francisco Bay Area Crane Board ............ 211 San Francisco Utility Man/Lift Drivers ........... 211 San Francisco Local 10 Day and Night Dock Preference ..................... 212 Seattle Equalization of Work Opportunity for Crane Operators................... 215 Los Angeles/Long Beach Crane Operators ........ 218 Los Angeles/Long Beach Container Yard (CY) Equipment Board .................... 226 Los Angeles/Long Beach UTR Drivers ........... 227 Dispatch Hall Costs .......................... 231 Employer Contribution to Longshore 401(k) Fund ... 232 PMA Letter to Members ...................... 233

FAQs

What is the effective term of the Pacific Coast Longshore contract?

The contract is dated July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2028, covering that full period.

Which major topics are included in the contract sections?

The contract sections cover scope and work assignment, hours and shifts, guarantees, wages, holidays, vacations, dispatching and registration, training and promotions, crane operations, safety and accident prevention, and grievance and administration procedures.

How are wages handled over the contract period?

Wages are presented as separate wage schedules for multiple years within 2022-2028, each with an effective start time window.

Sep 15, 2026

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