San Francisco Longshore Strike: Marching for Labor Rights (silent, 1934)

This black-and-white footage documents the powerful 1934 San Francisco Longshore Strike, where hundreds of workers marched along the waterfront, carrying signs demanding labor rights, unity, and remembrance for fallen worker Dick Parker. Amid a backdrop of struck ships and deserted piers, the marchers hold signs with slogans like “Workers Unite, We Can Never Lose” and “Negro Workers Refuse to Scab.” The film captures poignant moments of solidarity as the crowd listens to speeches under the American and International Longshoremen Association flags. Scenes include police on horseback monitoring the peaceful protest, vibrant signs such as “Down With Blue Book and All Company Unions,” and workers gathering at Pier 20, showcasing the spirit of unity in the fight for better working conditions.

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