Ken Bauder Interview: Longshoreman, Leader, & Educator
An East Van boy, Ken Bauder initially worked in construction before ending up in longshoring. He was Secretary Treasurer of International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada from 2004-2010. He was instrumental in a project called (Re)claiming the New Westminster Waterfront. In this interview, Bauder talks about many of the union issues he was involved in during his time with ILWU, locally and internationally.
This interview was conducted by Bailey Garden on February 8, 2017 in Burnaby, BC. It is part of our Oral History Collection.
An East Van boy, Ken Bauder initially worked in construction before ending up in longshoring. He was Secretary Treasurer of ILWU Canada from 2004-2010. He was instrumental in a project called (Re)claiming the New Westminster Waterfront. In this interview, Bauder talks about many of the union issues he was involved in during his time with ILWU, locally and internationally.