The following books and videotapes are available by MAIL ORDER directly from the ILWU International Office in San Francisco, California.

BOOKS

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. Contains dozens of rare photos of the union in action. ($7.00)

THE BIG STRIKE by Mike Quinn. The classic partisan account of the 1934 longshore strike. ($6.50)

WORKERS ON THE WATERFRONT: SEAMEN, LONGSHOREMEN, AND UNIONISM IN THE 1930s by Bruce Nelson. The most complete history of the origins, meaning, and impact of the 1934 longshore strike. ($13.00)

REDS OR RACKETS: THE MAKING OF RADICAL AND CONSERVATIVE UNIONS ON THE WATERFRONT BY Howard Kimeldorf. A thoughtful and provocative comparison of the International Longshore Association (ILA) and the International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union (ILWU). ($11.00)

THE UNION MAKES US STRONG: RADICAL UNIONISM ON THE SAN FRANCISCO WATERFRONT by David Wellman. An important new study of longshoring in the ILWU. ($15.00)

THE TERRIBLE ANGER: THE 1934 WATERFRONT AND GENERAL STRIKE IN SAN FRANCISCO by David Selvin. The newest and best single narrative history about the San Francisco events of 1934. ($16.50)

WORK ON THE WATERFRONT: A LONGSHORE ARTIST'S VIEW by Jean Gundlach and Jake Arnautoff. Wonderful line drawings and text about longshore work. ($7.00—$5.00 benefits the Harry Bridges Chair at the University of Washington).

VIDEOS

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 means in their lives and what it needs to survive and thrive. Includes film clips, historical photos and an original music score. ($7.00)

LIFE ON THE BEAM: A MEMORIAL TO HARRY BRIDGES. A 17-minute VHS video production by California Working Group, Inc., memorializes Harry Bridges through still photographs, recorded interviews, and reminiscences. Originally produced for the 1990 memorial service in San Francisco. ($28.00)

TO ORDER:

Write down:

1) Title of each item

2) Quantity of each item

3) Your name, complete address

4) Enclose a check or money order (US funds) payable to "ILWU"

5) Mail to ILWU Library, 1188 Franklin Street, San Francisco CA 94109

All prices include shipping and handling.

Please allow at least four weeks for delivery.