Harry Bridges
Harry Bridges was a prominent labor leader and the founding president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), known for his role in organizing dockworkers on the West Coast of the United States. His negotiations and leadership during the rise of container shipping are highlighted in discussions about labor rights and the impact of globalization on working communities, including insights shared in Alexis Madrigal's book, 'The Pacific Circuit.'
Born on Jul 28, 1901 (123 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 18,171 | $2,700,000 | 723$ |
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Harry Bridges was an Australian-born labor leader who was detained without cause during the Korean War.
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ILWU leader Harry Bridges does a deal, and, as they put it, 'they get a share of the machine'.
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