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He’s been active since the 1930s in the CIO, National Maritime Union and Local 52 of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees, which he has represented in the Central Labor Council for 32 years.
A Union Man is the story of his life through his eyes as well as those he’s met and worked with. A documentary film featuring guest appearances by Utah Phillips, Faith Petric and former NMU Vice President Joe Stack, as well as concert performances, this is an affectionate portrait of a rank-and-file activist still in the struggle for justice and workers’ rights.
A tireless fighter for justice, equality, and against war, Julius embarked on a new career in 1999, making music and CDs with George Mann while still hitting picket lines and organizing workers in New York City and around the United States.
It was wonderful hosting George and Julius during their recent west coast tour which extended from Bellingham to San Francisco and then wrapped up with stops in Salt Lake City, Fort Collins and Denver before returning home to New York City. Here in Southern Oregon the new film was a big hit.
At the conclusion of the 9/22/05 Medford, Oregon gig it was fun watching folks crowd around Julius Margolin to get his signature on a just-purchased dvd. After the show we hung out on my deck in Ashland and the excitement continued as Southern Oregon University students eagerly asked Julius question after question to learn more from the union man. Into the night Julius kept answering and obviously cherished the interest from the younger set.
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