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One thing to keep in mind is that the work does not have regular hours. Longshoremen work when that cargo ship arrives at the port and starts unloading and reloading, usually round the clock, until it is ready to sail again. In all kinds of weather.
One thing to keep in mind is that the work does not have regular hours. Longshoremen work when that cargo ship arrives at the port and starts unloading and reloading, usually round the clock, until it is ready to sail again. In all kinds of weather.
This is true for new hires or memebers with less than 10 years of seniority, but as you get higher up in the ranks, the hours / shifts become more regular. My father-in-law works from the early morning to mid afternoon, Monday thru Friday, never works at night and rarely on the weekends.
The work is very physically demanding. You have to be able to load and unload luggage, boxes and other items that are extremely heavy, and you also need to be fast.
Exactly, this is back breaking work, and every penny of it is earned.
I'm a 30 year old logger /welder I just sent my lotto job card in .my question is I had a felony 11 years ago will that still affect my longshoremen Chance's?? $.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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I'm a 30 year old logger /welder I just sent my lotto job card in .my question is I had a felony 11 years ago will that still affect my longshoremen Chance's?? $.
Those working on the docks must have a TWIC card. The process includes a background check, and certain convictions will disqualify.
My brother in law has been a longshoreman in the Los Angeles for more than 10 years. The guy is an idiot and got caught at the Mexican border with 50 pounds of meth. He got sentenced to three years in Federal prison. My question is based on his stated belief that when he gets out he can return to work as a Longshoreman if he maintains payment of his dues. I can't believe that it is possible for a convicted felon can simply go back to work on the docks in a post 9/11 world Does anybody know what the rules are in his case?
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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I was just released from prison after serving 13 yr sentence for burglary. I'm 57 yrs old,do you think I can get a job as a Longshoreman?
As I read the disqualifications for a required TWIC background check, you would be disqualified for the 5 years following your release.
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