ILWU Auxiliary 3
History
ILWU Auxiliary 3
History
Seattle ILWU Auxiliary 3
Before the ILWU was founded in 1937, The ILA was the Longshore Union on the West Coast. Seattle was ILA Local 38-12 founded in 1916. The Seattle ILA Auxiliary was founded in 1934 and then became ILWU Auxiliary #3 in 1937.
Purpose of a Union Auxiliary
a: Educating
members in trade unionism, union problems, and current political
issues
b: Taking political action to obtain legislation in the interest of
labor and to oppose anti-labor legislation.
c: Buying products made only and distributed only under conditions
fair to organized labor.
d: Assisting the union by voluntary picketing.
e: Aiding and advancing the economic welfare of the workers.
f: Assisting the workers whenever possible to secure increases in
wage levels, reduction of their hours of toil, and improvement of
their working conditions
Harry Bridges speaks to the Auxiliary
Auxiliary 3 Historical Photos
Auxiliary 3 at the Hall November 1977
ILWU Federated Auxiliary Conventions
ILWU & PCPA Conventions
ILWU & PCPA Conventions 1970's
Other Conventions
Parties & Luncheons
Welcoming Russian Visitors 1975
Auxiliary 3 Anniversary Celebrations
Aux 3 Celebrates 29 Years 1963
Aux 3 Celebrates 39 Years 1973
Aux 3 Celebrates 40 Years 1974
Aux 3 Celebrates 44 Years 1978
Aux 3 Celebrates 48 Years 1982
Aux 3 Celebrates 55 Years 1989
Auxiliary 3 Meetings
Federated Auxiliary Executive Board Meetings
Auxiliary 3 Past Members
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Photo taken about 1935 in front of the old dispatch hall in Seattle.
