Vicky Campbell is a former fish cutter and Union representative from New Bedford, Massachusetts, and Spruce Head Island, Maine. She has an extensive history in the fishery industry. Vicky grew up in Rockland, Maine, where fishing was a way of life. Her grandfather was a lobsterman, and fishing had a significant influence on her upbringing. Vicky later moved to New Bedford, following a friend's invitation, and found work in the fish houses. She had various roles in the industry, including packer, processor, skinner, fish cake maker, flash freezer operator, and brine tank operator. Vicky also spent some time working at Atwood Brothers Lobster Company in Spruce Head Island, primarily dealing with urchins. She performed tasks such as testing, unloading boats, weighing totes, setting prices, and overseeing the processing in Gloucester. Vicky's career took a turn when she became involved with the labor movement. She became a Union representative and worked to support workers' rights and improve working conditions. She started as a Union organizer and later transitioned into the role of a Union representative. Vicky has been an active member of SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Local 20/20, advocating for the rights of workers in nursing homes and home care facilities. She files grievances, engages in dialogue with workers, and strives to build unity and strength within the workplace.

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During her oral history interview in 2005, Vicky discusses her childhood and family background.  She grew up in Rockland, Maine, in a fishing-oriented community. Her grandfather was a lobsterman, and she had early exposure to the fishing industry. Vicky explains that she moved to New Bedford after visiting a friend in Wareham and finding a job opportunity. She packed up and relocated with her young daughter, eventually finding work in the fish houses. She describes the tasks she performed, such as packing, processing, skinning, making fish cakes, operating flash freezers, and managing brine tanks. Although she clarified that she was not a fish cutter, she was involved in multiple aspects of fish processing. Vicky became a Union representative and worked as a Union organizer for over six years. She emphasized the importance of having a Union workshop and the rights and benefits it provides to workers. Vicky mentioned the fear factor among workers due to management's hold over them and the need to educate them about their rights Vicky discussed a significant strike in the fishing industry during the late 1970s or early 1980s. Vicky discussed the impact of strikes on the fishing industry and waterfront. She described the hardships faced by workers during strikes, such as reduced wages and devastated working conditions. Despite the challenges, Vicky emphasized the importance of worker rights and the benefits that Union membership can provide. She expressed her passion for being a Union representative and her belief in the value of solidarity among workers. Vicky's experiences in the fishery industry, as well as her commitment to workers' rights, have shaped her career and advocacy efforts.