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Description:Finalist in the category of Narrative Nonfiction for the 2023 IPNE Book Awards from the Independent Publishers of New EnglandWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award – Biography/HistoricalWinner of the 2023 IPPY – Gold – West-Pacific Best Regional Nonfiction, sponsored by the Independent Publisher Book AwardWinner of the 2023 Nautilus Award – Silver – Heroic Journeys Category, sponsored by the Nautilus Book AwardsCompelling stories and forceful voices capture a tenacious union in transitionBig Bob—six-feet-four Robert McEllrath's waterfront handle—was heralded for his powerful speaking style, charisma, unifying vision, and negotiating prowess. President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for twelve eventful years, McEllrath retired in 2018 after nearly forty years as a union officer. More than just a telling of a storied career, Labor under Siege explores how the influential union persisted in an era when the US labor movement was under attack and seemingly in retreat.In the face of grave dangers since the 1980s, including threats from corporations, government authorities, law enforcement agents, and even other labor unions, the ILWU has persevered and retained its vibrancy. Offering insight into Big Bob's leadership and a close-up view of how decision-making and policy were carried out to ensure the union's survival, Labor under Siege shows how union officers and rank-and-file members shaped ILWU strategy and furthered the union's legacy of advocating for workers' rights, democracy, and justice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU’s Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era. To get started finding Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU’s Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 314

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

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Release: 2022

ISBN: 0295750340

Description: Finalist in the category of Narrative Nonfiction for the 2023 IPNE Book Awards from the Independent Publishers of New EnglandWinner of the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award – Biography/HistoricalWinner of the 2023 IPPY – Gold – West-Pacific Best Regional Nonfiction, sponsored by the Independent Publisher Book AwardWinner of the 2023 Nautilus Award – Silver – Heroic Journeys Category, sponsored by the Nautilus Book AwardsCompelling stories and forceful voices capture a tenacious union in transitionBig Bob—six-feet-four Robert McEllrath's waterfront handle—was heralded for his powerful speaking style, charisma, unifying vision, and negotiating prowess. President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for twelve eventful years, McEllrath retired in 2018 after nearly forty years as a union officer. More than just a telling of a storied career, Labor under Siege explores how the influential union persisted in an era when the US labor movement was under attack and seemingly in retreat.In the face of grave dangers since the 1980s, including threats from corporations, government authorities, law enforcement agents, and even other labor unions, the ILWU has persevered and retained its vibrancy. Offering insight into Big Bob's leadership and a close-up view of how decision-making and policy were carried out to ensure the union's survival, Labor under Siege shows how union officers and rank-and-file members shaped ILWU strategy and furthered the union's legacy of advocating for workers' rights, democracy, and justice.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU’s Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era. To get started finding Labor under Siege: Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU’s Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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