SummaryLongshoremen demonstrating for and against competing union factions. Crime figure and labor leader Anthony Anastasio (sometimes spelled Anastasia) conferring with two associates at right; anti-Anastasio worker with placard ("Cacciate via Anastasia!") at left. Caption: "Before fists flew: While Anthony Anastasio, second from right, holds a strategy meeting with I. L. A. executive vice president Patrick J. (Packy) Connolly, right, demonstrators from rival dock unions peacefully advertise their sentiments. A. F. L. supporter with 'Kick Anastasio Out' sign apparently didn't hear Tony was tough."
NoteTitle from caption on verso. On verso: date stamped: Dec. 23, 1953. Grease pencil cropping marks.
Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
SubjectInternational Longshoremen's Association ; Stevedores -- New York (State) -- New York ; Labor unions -- Elections -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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