Harry Bridges was an Australian who moved to the US and became one of the most prolific trade unionists in US history. He along with the Communist Party led the Great San Francisco General Strike. In this class, the PSMLS joins with the Harry Bridges School of Labor to explore more of his life in labor.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

2:00 Section 1 - Early Life

14:00 Q&A 1

19:10 Section 2 - US Arrival, Organizing the Longshore Workers

37:50 Q&A 2

45:00 Section 3 - Leader of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union

47:50 Video - Harry Bridges Following His Perjury Conviction

49:20 Video - Harry Bridges 2

59:50 Video - Harry Bridges Speech at the 100th Anniversary of ILWU Local 23

1:07:40 Q&A 3 and Conclusion