As the pater familias for the docks' longshoremen population, it is his job to manage the finances of the labor union and make sure that workers are taken care of - a task made harder by the decline of the local shipping industry and lack of available hours.
The leader of the dockworkers' union has the duty to oversee their financial well-being and make sure they receive adequate care, but this is challenging due to the shrinking shipping industry and limited work opportunities.