Liverpool Dockers: A History of Rebellion and Betrayal

In an inspirational struggle that began in September 1995 and lasted for two years and four months, 500 Liverpool dockers fought for their jobs after being sacked for refusing to cross a picket line. Liverpool Dockers: A history of rebellion and betrayal charts the background to the dispute, the Liverpool dockers' epic struggle, and the legacy of their fight for justice. Mike Carden, a former shop steward and one of the leaders of the sacked Liverpool Dockers, compiled this important labour history from original documents such as diaries, audio recordings, meeting minutes, and documentary film. It is a meticulously referenced work that tells the story of the Liverpool Dockers' 1995 dispute and offers a sophisticated analysis of the underlying reasons for the dispute - with contemporary relevance for the labour movement today.