Toil - New Bedford, MA
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N 41° 38.089 W 070° 55.268
19T E 339986 N 4611014
Longshoremen's Association Locals 1413 & 1465 were formed here in 1936.
Waymark Code: WMMA02
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2014
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This sign, located on New Bedford's waterfront has a relief depicting men and women working or posing.
The sign reads:
"Commonwealth of Toil
Longshoremen's Union
On this site in 1936, Cape Verdean and Portuguese
dockworkers formed Locals 1413 & 1465 of the
International Longshoremen's Association (ILA).
Prior to organizing, these dockworkers were chosen
daily, based only on physical ability, and
had none of the benefits, security, or
decent wages that came with the union.
(logo of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO)
Robert J. Haynes, President
Massachusetts AFL-CIO"
Group that erected the marker: Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
JFK Memorial Highway
New Bedford, MA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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