The Pacific Coast Marine Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders and Wipers Association often referred to as the Marine Firemen's Union is an American labor union of mariners working aboard U.S. flag vessels. The Marine Firemen's Union is an affiliate union of Seafarers International Union.
The union was formed in San Francisco, California in October, 1883 by "firemen on coal-burning steamers."
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