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The Fight for Maritime Unity

194631m

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"Documentary on the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, showing cautionary examples of strikebreaking methods."

This film speaks to the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, vividly recounting the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike, which culminated in a police riot in which two workers were killed, and led to further strikes and greater solidarity. Includes a great score with union hymns performed by Pete Seeger and Joe Jaffe, and a filmed introduction by Joseph Curran, president of the NMU.

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What is The Fight for Maritime Unity (1946) about?

This film speaks to the need for solidarity between all maritime unions, vividly recounting the 1934 West Coast waterfront strike, which culminated in a police riot in which two workers were killed, and led to further strikes and greater solidarity. Includes a great score with union hymns performed by Pete Seeger and Joe Jaffe, and a filmed introduction by Joseph Curran, president of the NMU.

Who stars in The Fight for Maritime Unity?

The Fight for Maritime Unity stars Joseph Curran.

How long is The Fight for Maritime Unity?

The Fight for Maritime Unity has a runtime of 31 min and premiered in 1946.

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