Day: February 22, 2012

EGT signs ILWU contract ending labor dispute, but County Attorney still prosecuting workers and supporters

Feb 22, 2012

From this month’s Dispatcher: ILWU International President Robert McEllrath, union members, and supporters continue to face trial for exercising their First Amendment Rights to protest during the EGT dispute When the grain...

ILWU turns up heat on prosecutor in bid to help protesters fight charges

Feb 22, 2012

The Daily News reported: The longshore union is stepping up pressure to get protesters off the hook for criminal charges stemming from the labor strife at the EGT grain terminal, even accusing Cowlitz County Prosecutor Sue Baur...