William F. Coaker
William F. Coaker was a Newfoundland fisherman and politician who founded the Fishermen’s Protective Union in 1908, advocating for better conditions and prices for fishers. He later served in Newfoundland’s government.
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Sep 7, 2026
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The story of Port Union, founded by Coaker as a union-built town, highlights his legacy in improving fishers' conditions.
For Liberals, Coaker embodies labour rights and cooperative economics, values the NDP champions and Liberals often co-opt to court left voters.