Bobby Olvera, Jr.

International Longshore and Warehouse Union

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Bobby Olvera, Jr. on KCRW

A South Korean shipping line's bankruptcy could have a major impact for the local economy and workers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

Hanjin's bankruptcy woes from ship to shore

A South Korean shipping line's bankruptcy could have a major impact for the local economy and workers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

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