Tape 4. In the second interview session, conducted on January 14, 1995, Stranahan discusses working as a checker on the Portland waterfront beginning in 1941, then talks about his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. He also discusses how the labor movement progressed after the end of the war. He speaks about his involvement in the Longshore Supercargoes and Clerks Local 40 and ILWU Local 8, beginning in 1946. He talks about his experience during strikes in the 1940s, and about gains the union made after those strikes. He also discusses race and gender relations in Portland and within Local 8. He talks about Oregon Senator Wayne Morse’s support for the labor movement. He describes benefits that ILWU secured for its members during contract negotiations.