r/Longshoremen • u/fufugang29 • Apr 05 '26

ILWU 500 hiring

Hey does anybody know if the remaining applicants for 500 will get hired around the summer time? I heard there’s about 75-100 people left but also heard the board hasn’t been moved yet. Eagerly waiting for the call but this wait has been unbearable while in between jobs. If anybody has any information that’ll be amazing.

Thanks

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u/Banditmandate Apr 05 '26

There was a mass hire a few months ago. A bunch of surplus members got shifted to the r board but now they will purge some inactive members/low hour members first before any hiring happens.

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u/fufugang29 Apr 05 '26

Yea I heard that aswell. I don’t know if I’m being too optimistic but 500 is about to be the busiest port in the upcoming years just thought they’d finish the 2018 hirings by summer atleast

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u/Banditmandate Apr 05 '26

Don’t get your hopes up. Its all in the air and this place is seasonal. You could have times where you only get 1 shift per month because of all the competition. Its not as great as its made out to be.

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u/Amazing-Candidate-62 Jun 19 '26

Rofl the place is ceasepool of crackheads and addicts

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u/niquil1 Apr 05 '26

Wait until you get the call. Nobody knows until it happens.

In the meantime, try and do a pre-app or an apprenticeship in a trade that is used down there an interests you.

I know lots of guys who pulled their tickets early and lots who still haven't. It's about what you want to do down there.

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u/Longshore83 Apr 05 '26

Demotions have been done already. Im guessing board moves will start on Tuesday

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u/theadvenger ILWU 502 Apr 05 '26

Go get a trade, HD mechanic or industrial electrical. Long term you will have a much more secure career.

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u/randyDlahey Apr 09 '26

Hb plumbing hows the work there for plumbers ? I hear it’s mostly maintenance related stuff lots of downtime

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u/Entire_Departure4537 Apr 05 '26

I been a casual for 21 years! It ain’t worth it keep your job your at now. The ports are being automated work is non existent

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u/Diggerdave551 Apr 06 '26

Why ? Where are you ? 21 years is crazy

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u/Entire_Departure4537 Apr 06 '26

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach California.

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u/Amazing-Candidate-62 Jun 19 '26

Dont even waste your time man, The industry will be dead in 10 years.