A significant conflict occurred in San Francisco involving striking longshoremen and police forces, leading to a violent confrontation. The longshoremen were engaged in a strike organized by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), seeking improved labor conditions, better pay, and union recognition amidst difficult economic conditions. As tensions escalated between the strikers and local authorities, city police were called in to quell the unrest. On a fateful day, police attempted to disperse crowds of striking workers who were peacefully protesting at the docks. Instead of a peaceful solution, the situation rapidly deteriorated when police opened fire on the strikers, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities. This incident was labeled as “Bloody Thursday” due to its violent nature and the shocking response from law enforcement against the workers. The immediate aftermath saw increased tensions between labor unions and the authorities and resulted in public outrage across the nation. The event drew significant media attention and contributed to the growing labor movement in the United States during the 1930s.