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To find out more about stevedoring occupations, contact the offices of the longshore workers' union in local areas. Union representatives can provide information about the likely conditions and prospects for local jobs, as well as answer questions and provide an insider's view of the field. Students in coastal areas have an advantage over others because they can visit ports and ask questions about what is involved in being a dockworker.
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