The Docker Podcast
1) Day of the Seafarer- A discussion with ITF Inspectors
A lost episode recorded a year ago with ITF Inspectors Ryan Brazeau, Sam Levens, and Nathan Smith. We discuss the role of ITF inspectors as well as ongoing and upcoming campaigns.
2) From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor
June 21, 2025 (Indigenous Peoples Day) From the Waterfront to the World — Aunty Rhonda Dixon-Grovenor Aunty Rhonda is a proud Traditional Owner, activist, and daughter of legendary MUA Wharfie and Fir...Show More
3) 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier
Recorded on the 90th anniversary of the historic Battle of Ballantyne Pier, this short special episode commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and solidarity of waterfront workers who stood up for their ...Show More
4) Sam Wallman: Activism through art
Dan and Zack spoke with Sam Wallman a comics-journalist, cartoonist and labour activist and dock worker with the Maritime Union of Australia. The guys discuss Sam’s background, his book Our Members B...Show More
5) Re-Release: The Blythe Star: The Last Mans Story of Survival
In June of 2017 Dan and Mike had an opportunity to speak with Mick Doleman of the MUA while attending a ITF meeting in Cape Town South Africa. It was a rare occasion in which Mick shared his story of ...Show More
6) Weapons of the Boss: Racism and Anti-Trans Discrimination
Zack Pattin (ILWU Local 23) and Myka Dubay (ILWU Local 5 and ILWU International Executive Board) discuss their workshop from this year’s YWC Conference, “Weapons of the Boss: Racism and Anti-Trans Dis...Show More
7) *Special episode* Hugh Wagner: 48 Years in the movement
Some of the best conversations we can have are when we are invited in to the home of other working people to share stories. My self and ILWU Canada President Emeritus Tom Dufresne got to sit and chat ...Show More
8) EP 44: Mark Street and Maureen Gutierrez
Dan is joined by documentary film maker Mark Street, and Maureen Gutierrez, an ILWU worker who appears on marks new project Work songs. Work Songs is a kaleidoscopic portrait of the United States at w...Show More
9) EP 43: Patrick and Rob (Anchor Steam Brewing, ILWU 6)
Dan and returning guest host Skiff are joined by Patrick Machel and Rob Salgado from ILWU Local 6. We talk about organizing Anchor Steam Brewing as well as some of ILWU Local 6 new and ongoing campaig...Show More
10) Special Episode: ILWU Secretary Treasurer Ed Ferris
ILWU International Secretary Treasurer Ed Ferris returns to the show. Dan and Ed talk about climate change, the upcoming U.S. elections, and ILWU Young Workers.