The Fight for Maritime Unity

The Fight for Maritime Unity (1946)

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

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1946-12-31
  • Runtime: 0h 31min

Summary

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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Sound Joel Jaffe Music
Sound Pete Seeger Music