In Oakland, California, an Israeli ship was blocked by protesters for the first time in history.  700-1,000 protesters blocked three different gates at 5:30 A.M. keeping dockworkers from unloading the Israeli cargo.  ILWU members refused to cross picketline -- citing "health & safety" provisions of their contract.  Management demanded "instant arbitration."  The arbitrator took a look at the picketlines at each gate to the SSA Terminal and ruled that ILWU members were justified in refusing to cross.  All dockworkers were sent home with FULL PAY.

Special thanks to the Brass Liberation Orchestra for their performances today.