Labor under Siege - Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU's Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era (Paperback)

Big 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.

General

Imprint:	University of Washington Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2022
Authors:	Harvey Schwartz • Ronald E. Magden
Dimensions:	229 x 152mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	320
ISBN-13:	978-0-295-75033-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Industrial relations & safety > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-295-75033-2
Barcode:	9780295750330

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!