Bookseller Meredith Schafer discusses the most effective tactics for organizing a union at Powell's Books.

ILWU Local 5 Oral History Project

Meredith Schafer

Bookseller Marty Kruse discusses the origins of Local 5.

Marty Kruse

Our local is a part of the great ILWU, was formed in 1999 when a brave group of bookstore workers decided to stand up against the inequities of their workplace. Since the Local’s inception, we have collectively struggled to better the lives of our current members, as well as assist those who want to organize their own workplaces.