“The most important word in the language of the working class is ‘solidarity’”
Bridges, the Australian-born dock union leader, died on this date in 1990. Harry helped form and lead the International Longshore and Warehouse Union for 40 years.
photo: Harry Bridges (center) joins his striking waterfront workers in a demonstration at Fort Mason.
Photo: The Chronicle 1934
Bridges, the Australian-born dock union leader, died on this date in 1990. Harry helped form and lead the International Longshore and Warehouse Union for 40 years.
photo: Harry Bridges (center) joins his striking waterfront workers in a demonstration at Fort Mason.
Photo: The Chronicle 1934