The 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike can be considered as one of the most important events in the American labor history with Harry Bridges and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Dockworkers demanded: Fair hiring practices to eliminate favoritism and bribery. Better wages and working conditions to protect workers from injury and exploitation. Union recognition […]
계속 읽기Longshoremen on the other hand are involved in handling the cargos at the docks while the port truck drivers or the drayage drivers are in charge of transporting the goods to the storage facilities and depots. It is through these drivers that products that are transported in ships are transferred to the stores. However, port […]
계속 읽기Each day, millions of products are imported into the United States, which plays a significant role in the country’s economy and makes sure that stores are supplied. But, upon review of such a sophisticated system of operation, one cannot fail to notice that the life of these workers is demeaning, and this is evidenced by […]
계속 읽기The American Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Union (ALHWU) is central in the defense of workers’ rights in the maritime industry. In order to provide further information about the purpose, activities, and outcomes of the union here, are answered some of the common questions regarding the organization. What is the purpose of the ALHWU? The ALHWU […]
계속 읽기Normally to be part of the union one has to fulfill some requirements like for instance: Employment in the Maritime Industry All the prospective members have to have occupations that include longshoremen, crane operators, and all other related port occupations. Application and Dues Submitting a form and signing an agreement to deduct union dues to […]
계속 읽기Partnering with Other Unions The strength of the bargaining process deals mainly in the unity. The ALHWU is creating partnerships with other unions to increase the voice of union organizations: National Union Networks Industry cooperation with unions at sectors that are related to the industry, for instance, transport and the supply chain in order to […]
계속 읽기OVER THE DECADES the American Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Union (ALHWU) was able to change and adapt to problems as well as fight for the membership. Anticipated changes in the milieu of the maritime industry will therefore determine the future of the union’s effectiveness in addressing new issues; consolidating the union’s lobbying; and partnering with […]
계속 읽기A Framework Built for Advocacy ALHWU leadership structure is well articulated that helps in representing its members in a proper manner. Leadership Roles The union has its own set official-bearers who are responsible for different aspects of the union: President: Leads the union in interacting with the employer and in public relations with government and […]
계속 읽기Transforming Lives Beyond the Workplace These reforms are not confined to the ports and harbors as the ALHWU seeks to improve conditions for communities and the entirety of the maritime industry. Improving Worker Livelihoods That is the reason why through organizing itself, the union has been able to negotiate for the provision or fair wages […]
계속 읽기Defining Moments in Union Activism Negotiations and strikes have been among the key things that the ALHWU has used to ensure workers would be treated right. These pivotal moments highlight the union’s commitment to advocating for its members: The 1934 West Coast Longshore Strike The strike launched by longshore working-class men on the West Coast […]
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