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(1934) McCormick Terminal - Longshoreman's Strike
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600 NW Front st, portland, or
http://www.ilwu19.com/history/1934.htm
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In 1934, longshoremen struck along the entire west coast to protest low wages, long work hours, and unsafe and insecure working conditions. In Portland, a group of strikers boarded the ship Admiral Evans, which housed the “special” police (or more accurately, the company hired strike breakers). Most of the police jumped overboard. The strikers cut the anchor and the Admiral Evans became lodged against the Broadway Bridge. The strike ended in victory for the union. A 30 hour work week was established, with increased hourly and overtime pay, as well as hiring halls jointly managed by workers and management.
In 1934, longshoremen struck along the entire west coast to protest low wages, long work hours, and unsafe and insecure working conditions. In Portland, a group of strikers boarded the ship Admiral Evans, which housed the “special” police (or more accurately, the company hired strike breakers). Most of the police jumped overboard. The strikers cut the anchor and the Admiral Evans became lodged against the Broadway Bridge. The strike ended in victory for the union. A 30 hour work week was established, with increased hourly and overtime pay, as well as hiring halls jointly managed by workers and management.
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