A 1934 maritime strike led to the formation of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union — but also left several people dead.
Hundreds of longshore workers gathered locally on Wednesday, July 5, to recognize the loss of life that occurred nearly 90 years ago during the months-long maritime strike that led to the formation of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.
The Latin Soul Band performs during the Bloody Thursday picnic at 22nd Street Park in San Pedro on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. It is an annual remembrance day observed by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on July 5 to commemorate the 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike. Giannina De Laura, on her way to winning a match in the Bocce Ball tournament during the Bloody Thursday picnic at 22nd Street Park in San Pedro on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. It is an annual remembrance day observed by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union on July 5 to commemorate the 1934 West Coast Waterfront Strike.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Four swimmers bitten by suspected sharks near Long Island beachEchoes of Jaws resounded over the Fourth of July holiday after four swimmers near a Long Island beach were bitten by a suspected shark over the course of two days.
Read more »
'The Real Wild West': The Dark, Bloody History of How the West Was WonDocuseries ‘The Real Wild West’ revisits the history of the West they usually don’t teach you, from slaughters and land-grabs to great Black cowboys
Read more »
Down This Mean Sixth Street in Austin Noir.AkashicBooks brings its crime-fiction anthology series to bloody up our changing metropolis.
Read more »
Crescent Beach Turtle Patrol says 2023 on pace to set record numbersVolunteers from the Crescent Beach Turtle Patrol have said that the 2023 sea turtle nesting season is surpassing last year’s record numbers.
Read more »
Meta's Twitter killer, Threads, is reportedly coming ThursdayMeta Platforms Inc.'s answer to Twitter is poised to launch, according to a new report, as Elon Musk's faltering microblogging app struggles to hold onto...
Read more »