Despite a judge’s order to end the illegal strike tactics and violence, union bosses and activists from the Longshoreman’s union in Washington state have continued a reign of terror. In response, a judge has now fined the union $250,000 and has promised to do what it takes to ensure lives and property are protected. The union is so out of control, the NRLB is asking for them to be fined.
In 2020, Johnny Doc was recorded threatening to “beat up,” “run over,” and “put under water” any rank-and-filers who cooperated with federal prosecutors. But he still publicly claims to be all about helping workers!
Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 174 has been brought before the Supreme Court.
A bitter, 17-month-old strike at the Brookline mines in Alabama, called by UMWA union bosses, has featured an array of disturbing violence captured on videotape.