1971 ILWU strike
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1971-ilwu-strike-266-16803772
title:
1971 ILWU strike
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On July 1, 1971, members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) walked out against their employers, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The union's goal was to secure employment, wages, and benefits in the face of increased mechanization, shrinking workforce, and the slowing economic climate of the early 1970s. The strike shut down all 56 West coast ports, including those in Canada, and lasted 130 days, the longest strike in the ILWU's history.
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Labor dispute
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1971_ILWU_strike
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2023-10-25T04:38:11Z
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