Solidarity Stories: An Oral History of the ILWU
by Harvey Schwartz
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The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, born out of the 1934 West Coast maritime and San Francisco general strikes under the leadership of Harry Bridges, has been known for its commitment to democracy, solidarity, and social justice. In this collection of narratives, union leaders and rank-and-file workers talk about their lives at work, on the picket line, and in the union.Tags
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77 works; 5 members
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3 Works 37 Members
Harvey Schwartz is curator of the Oral History collection, International Longshore and Warehouse Union Library, Son Francisco. He is the author of Solidarity Stories an Oral History of the ILWU.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Economics
- DDC/MDS
- 331.88 — Society, government, & culture Economics Labor economics Labor unions, labor-management bargaining and disputes Labor unions (Trade unions)
- LCC
- HD6515 .L82 .I577 — Social sciences Industries. Land use. Labor Industries. Land use. Labor Labor. Work. Working class Trade unions. Labor unions. Workers'
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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