1998
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(1998) “A Wobbly Martyr’s Grave” by Bob Helms
An article by Bob Helms about finding the former home and grave of Martynas Petkus, a IWW member who was shot and killed by police during a strike in 1917. Originally appeared in Industrial Worker #1617 (November 1998) I am pleased to announce that the grave and the home of fellow worker Martin Petkus (Marciionas… Continue reading
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(1998) “IWW Assembly looks to future”
An account of the 1998 IWW General Assembly. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (October 1998) Organizing dominated a packed agenda at the IWW’s 1998 General Assembly in Portland, Oregon, over the Labor Day weekend. More than 87 members attended, making this year’s the largest such meeting in many decades. General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Chase reported… Continue reading
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