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Labor under Siege

Big Bob McEllrath and the ILWU’s Fight for Organized Labor in an Anti-Union Era

By Harvey Schwartz with Ronald E. Magden

Big Bob—six-feet-four Robert McEllrath's waterfront handle—was heralded for his powerful speaking style, charisma, unifying vision, and negotiating prowess. President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for twelve eventful years, McEllrath retired in 2018...