Books and videos about the ILWU are available from the union’s library at discounted prices!
BOOKS: Along the Shore / Por la Costa: A bi-lingual (English/Spanish) coloring book about waterfront workers and their union. Originally developed by the California Federation of Teachers' Labor in the Schools Committee in consultation with member Patricia Aguirre and the ILWU Local 13 Education Committee. Meets K-3 classroom standards for History and Social Studies. Two for $5.00
The ILWU Story: unrolls the history of the union from its origins to the present, complete with recollections from the men and women who built the union, in their own words, and dozens of rare photos of the union in action. $7.00
The March Inland: Origins of the ILWU Warehouse Division 1934-1938. By Harvey Schwartz: new edition of the only comprehensive account of the union’s organizing campaign in the northern California warehouse and distribution industry. $9.00
More books available on the order form below.
VIDEOS:
"Eye of the Storm: Our Fight for Justice and A Better Contract." A 58-minute feature documentary produced and directed by Amie Williams about the 2002 lockout of longshore workers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union at West Coast ports. $5.00
"We Are the ILWU." A 30-minute color video introducing the principles and traditions of the ILWU. Features active and retired members talking about what the union meant in their lives and what it needs to survive and thrive, along with film clips, historical photos and an original musical score. $5.00
More videos available on the order form below.
