George William Millner was a pioneering labor leader who fought tirelessly for Black dockworkers' rights in Norfolk. As the first Black president of ILA Local 1248, he led strikes, secured better wages, and helped transform Black labor into a force for economic justice. His legacy, though lesser known, paved the way for generations of African American workers.
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