After years of legal challenges, Harry Bridges wins his battle to become a U.S. citizen, defeating government attempts to deport him over alleged Communist ties.
During World War II, the ILWU pledges not to strike and grows in size and strength. The union becomes known for racial integration and solidarity across trades.
ILWU organizing in Hawaii leads to the Hilo Massacre, where police fire on peaceful demonstrators. Dozens are injured. The event galvanizes the labor movement in the islands and strengthens ILWU’s…
Led by Harry Bridges, West Coast longshoremen broke from the ILA and formed the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union (ILWU) on August 11, 1937. The new union joins the CIO…
The West Coast Waterfront Strike ignites in May 1934. Longshore workers demand union hiring halls, better pay, and safer working conditions. On July 5th, two workers are killed by police…
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