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"Hold the line, hold the line!" echoed across the parking lot. George Kanellos, (ILWU Local 17), contributed greatly to the volume and enthusiasm.
"We are here in support of the workers down South, helping them protect their healthcare!"

 

 
 

This week ILWU Local 17 was in charge of the hotdog stand, providing hotdogs and beverages to picketers. Joe Mendoza (on the left) is the father of John Mendoza , (also Local 17) shown with bullhorn on the preceding page. Joe reported that his dad had been a member of the ILWU, accounting for three generations in the ILWU.
Jack Wyatt (not a Mendoza) is at center.

 

 
  Three UFCW workers from Southern California were holding the line, among them Kevin Lewis (UFCW Local 1036) from Bakersfield, who thanked the picketers for their support. "We have been up here in Northern California since October... This is an issue that affects everyone, not just us. We really appreciate everyone's support!"
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