Unofficial ILWU Local 19
History & Education
Columbus Canada Being
Worked at Port of Los Angeles
Jersey City, NJ
May 26, 1998
This is to advise that the containership Columbus Canada docked at the Matson Terminal, Terminal Island, California, Port of Los Angeles, on Monday, May 25, at approximately 5:30 pm.
Shortly after the vessel berthed, approximately 30 protesters established a picket line outside the gate of Matson Terminal. Following discussions between Matson and Columbus Line an undertaking was given that no Australian cargo would be discharged.
After further discussions with the union, assurances were given that the discharge operations of the vessel would be monitored. Based upon these assurances the picket line dispersed. The vessel is expected to sail May 27.