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January's War Protest Joins Dockers Picket - Next Labor Beat

There was also an anti-war protest on January 27 on the West Coast, in San Francisco, and it was significant because it ended in a big rally at the ILWU strike picket against the Alcatraz ferry boat line. Chicago cablecast information.
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CAPTION: ILWU Strike Picket Line at Alcatraz Ferry dock in San Francisco
Photo: Gary Brooks / Labor Beat
Iraq War Protest Joins Dockers Strike Picket

Thousands of War Protesters in San Francisco (Jan. 27, 2007) joined the Longshoremen picket line put up at a ferry boat company which takes tourists to Alcatraz Island. The video initially explains through interviews with union pilots and crew what their strike is about, then highlights key labor and anti-war speeches connecting the illegal Iraq war with the domestic war against working people. Produced by Labor Beat. 28 minutes.

Cablecast Information
Chicago Cable TV Channel 19
Thurs., Feb. 22, 9:30 pm
Friday, Feb. 23, 4:30 pm
Thurs., March 1, 9:30 pm
Friday, March 2, 4:30 pm

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