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Prince Rupert’s Fight Over Labour Rights, 110 Years Ago Written by Bailey Garden, BCLHC Project Manager; Research by Bailey Garden & Rod Mickleburgh The Industrial Workers of the World, otherwise known as the IWW or the Wobblies, were the most radical labour organization North America has ever seen. They weren’t Read more…

By BC Labour Heritage Centre, 4 yearsApril 6, 2021 ago

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Don Garcia: Indigenous & Hawaiian Roots in BC’s Longshore Unions

Written & researched by Bailey Garden Born October 29, 1926, in New Westminster, British Columbia, Donald (“Don”) Peter Garcia served multiple terms as the President for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canadian Area and his union local, a career which spanned 45 years. He also served on Read more…

By BC Labour Heritage Centre, 5 yearsJune 22, 2020 ago

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The Battle of Kelly’s Cut

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Don Garcia: Indigenous & Hawaiian Roots in BC’s Longshore Unions