Historical Events tagged with "longshoremen"
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Violence Erupts Between Police and Longshoremen
Striking longshoremen in Vancouver faced violent clashes with police, leading to significant injuries and arrests. Tensions escalated as law enforcement intervened amid labor disputes, with police employing force against demonstrators demanding better working conditions and wages. The confrontation resulted in 60 injuries and 24 arrests, illustrating the growing unrest among workers during the era of labor activism.
Continue ReadingTear Gas Used on Striking Longshoremen in Seattle
In Seattle, approximately 2,000 longshoremen participated in a waterfront strike demanding better working conditions. Law enforcement responded to the escalating tensions by deploying tear gas and using clubs against the striking workers. Simultaneously, the governor of Oregon ordered the National Guard to intervene at the Portland docks to restore order amid the ongoing labor conflict.
Continue ReadingPolice Open Fire on Longshoremen in San Francisco
In San Francisco, police shot at striking longshoremen during a labor dispute, resulting in numerous injuries and deaths. This confrontation was part of a longshoremen's strike aiming for better working conditions and pay, highlighting the tensions between labor unions and law enforcement in the 1930s.
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