24 July 2019: Alaska ferry strike
Published: July 24, 2026
Duration: 1:05
On 24 July 2019 ferry workers in Ketchikan, Alaska, walked out on strike as part of a contract dispute during the busiest time of year.
Around 400 members of the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific rejected a new one-year contract which included a wage freeze. After nine days of strike action, employers agreed to a three-year contract including 3% pay increases and health coverage during the winter off-season.
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Around 400 members of the Inlandboatmen’s Union of the Pacific rejected a new one-year contract which included a wage freeze. After nine days of strike action, employers agreed to a three-year contract including 3% pay increases and health coverage during the winter off-season.
More information, sources and map: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/7893/alaska-ferry-workers-strike
Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please joi...