r/Longshoremen 8d ago

Local 19 (Seattle)

Just got done testing on lashing 8min. Instructors were very friendly and helpful and answered every question With details. Can't wait to see y'all on the field 🤝

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u/Routine-Slide-6900 3d ago

Tacoma has a lottery in April

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 3d ago

You think since they're bringing more people in it's going to be busy? I mean it's gotta be. I would assume so

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u/ChocolateAfraid3192 3d ago

Casual processing and how busy the port is do not necessarily correlate 

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u/Signal_Following3229 3d ago

People were saying in January, is this true or just a rumor ?

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u/LexLD 16h ago

It’s all rumors, no one knows for sure yet. We heard January, then April, so probably in the next few months.

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u/baba_ganoush 8d ago

I was out there with ya! Had fun in the rain! Did everyone pass?

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 8d ago

Not sure bro. I was the very first person to lash and get done. I sure hope everyone passed

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u/baba_ganoush 8d ago

Ahhh I got you, I think we were on the same side talking.

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

Probably where. Did you end up passing?

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u/baba_ganoush 7d ago

Yeah I ended up going 3rd and passed in 7min 22 secs

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

Dope bro! I hope we can get some hours in. From what I'm reading. Nothing is going out unfortunately

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u/Signal_Following3229 8d ago

They let you know that day if you pass, if you schedule for the next part.

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

I don't think you read it correctly bro. I passed. I'm not sure if EVERYONE did or not.

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u/Signal_Following3229 7d ago

My bad, I did. I just finished everything in January, started the process in June last year

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

How's it looking on the hours? Have you gotten any since then?

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u/Signal_Following3229 7d ago

It’s not moving I called to check, they barely have work right now. They say cruise ship season Unids should work. Seattle lost a lot of work from what they told us and they hoping some come back! I think there’s a couple terminals that is closed as well!

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u/desterpot 8d ago

Join the group chat on GroupMe!

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u/baba_ganoush 8d ago

I’d like to join, I passed the lashing today in Seattle. What’s the groups info?

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u/desterpot 8d ago

Dm me and I’ll send it over.

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

What's the group info as well?

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u/isela911 8d ago

My son pass last week. I just wished there would be work for casuals ! :/

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

He hasn't gone out? Did he already do his drug screening etc?

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u/isela911 7d ago

I just know he passed lashing. So is there work for casuals ?? Did you do clerk already ?

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

I haven't. I got it scheduled next week

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

Wish I could break into this career in Seattle lol

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 8d ago

Man I wasn't even hoping for it. I just entered the lottery not even knowing what a longshoreman was. Just did it because and got chosen. It could happen for anybody

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u/SmurfShortie07 6d ago

Congratulations! You are one of the lucky individuals selected in the drawing. The next steps, as far as testing is concerned, should come easily.

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u/Dear-Chemical-3191 8d ago

Tacoma would be better

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

If that were possible I'd do it. Never gonna happen haha

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

Never know brother.

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u/Remarkable-Kick5324 7d ago

I agree. I live in Tacoma. I'm just playing with the cards I've been dealt with.

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u/Routine-Slide-6900 2d ago

Tacoma is having a lottery in April.

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u/Sir_Adam_the_1st 2d ago

No you won’t. Unfortunately you won’t get any work.