I.L.W.U.
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He was also involved in the I.L.W.U., which was Hawaii’s strongest labor union, representing sugar and pineapple workers.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2022
The judgment began a lengthy battle over whether the I.L.W.U. would pay the award, Professor Fisk said, and the union ultimately survived.
From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2019
“It’s silly to lecture the I.L.W.U. about being overcautious when the members of this union have always been willing to be courageous and put their bodies on the line,” he said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2011
In protest, Bridges' I.L.W.U. men quickly began walking off jobs.
From Time Magazine Archive
The deal is so good that last year the I.L.W.U. had some 25,000 applicants for 2,600 openings.
From Time Magazine Archive
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