They Can't Survive Too Long': The Union Leader Who Shut Down the Ports
Briefly

After years battling allegations of mob ties, Harold J. Daggett leads the International Longshoremen's Association in a strike for higher wages and better benefits, emphasizing workers' essential role.
Mr. Daggett has framed the strike as a fight against large corporations benefiting from pandemic chaos. He believes that because of their critical work, his union members have the upper hand.
Labor experts believe Daggett's leadership in this strike puts him in a strong position for negotiations, as the union's work is essential for a wide range of industries.
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