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The Marine Firemen's Union, established in 1883 in San Francisco, California, is a prominent organization representing unlicensed merchant mariners who work in the engine department on various ships. Affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, the union aims to increase wages, improve working conditions, and advocate for legislation beneficial to all seamen and workers in the maritime industry. With a rich history rooted in the coal-burning steamers of the Pacific Coast, the Marine Firemen's Union dispatches mariners to different billets, including electricians, refrigerating engineers, machinists, and more. Committed to protecting the rights and interests of its members, the union engages in negotiations, collective bargaining, and organizational activities while promoting respect for lawful picket lines and unity with other labor organizations.Generated from the website

The Pacific Media Workers Guild, Local 39521 of The NewsGuild-Communications Workers of America, represents over 1,000 journalists, media workers, union staff, and freelancers in Northern California. Committed to quality journalism, fair wages, secure employment, and safe workplaces, the guild stands in defense of core union principles. Through initiatives like Bay News Rising, the guild mentors student journalists to cover social justice and labor movements, providing training, networking, and publishing opportunities for the future of Bay Area journalism. Join the Pacific Media Workers Guild in advocating for the next generation of journalists and supporting the integrity of the media industry.Generated from the website

The Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA) in San Francisco advocates for the rights and opportunities of workers in construction and public service sectors. With a focus on issues such as wage protection, healthcare, and fair labor practices, LIUNA provides resources for both its members and contractors to promote a strong workforce. Committed to enhancing the lives of its members, LIUNA offers training and education programs along with various benefits, including pensions and health welfare. The union also engages in political advocacy to support labor rights, project labor agreements, and immigrant worker protections. Generated from the website