2015
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(2015) “The toughest skin” by Liberté Locke
A short article by Liberté Locke demonstrating the differing experiences one can have at work, based on issues of identity. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (January/February 2015). Being a woman means knowing mostly women will actually read this column. As a woman who works in retail, I am making next-to-nothing for serving everyone. I… Continue reading
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(2015) “Did Commies kill Wobblies during the Spanish Civil War?” by Raymond S. Solomon
An article by Raymond S. Solomon about Communist Party repression during the Spanish Civil War. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (April 2015). In September 1938, Wobbly Ivan Silverman and “two unidentified Wobblies” were “forced by commies onto a bare field to face fascist machine guns [in] Spain.” This history was cited by Fellow Worker… Continue reading
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(2015) “Indispensable Reading For Wobblies, Labor Historians: a review of The Wobblies in their Heyday”
A review by Staughton Lynd of Eric Chester’s book The Wobblies in their heyday. Originally appeared in Industrial Worker (July/August 2015). The Wobblies are back. Many young radicals find the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) the most congenial available platform on which to stand in tryingto change the world. This effort has been handicapped… Continue reading
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(2015) “Uncovering the little-known life of Frank Little: a review of Always On Strike”
A review by Juan Conatz of Always on Strike: Frank Little and the Western Wobblies. Originally appeared in Industrial Worker (July/August 2015). Among the list of legendary figures of the historical Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), Frank Little stands out as one of its most tragic figures. Although known more than some others, such… Continue reading
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(2015) “Lessons from the FORA: Deepening our relationships and exchanges with comrades in Argentina” by Scott Nikolas Nappalos & Monica Kostas
An article by Scott Nikolas Nappalos & Monica Kostas about the Federación Obrera Regional Argentina (FORA), an anarchist workers organization in Argentina. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker #1775 (Fall 2015). In the past 10 years the Federación Obrera Regional Argentina (FORA, or Argentine Regional Workers’ Federation) has experienced growth and an uptick in activity… Continue reading
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Wobbly History is an unofficial blog focused on reposting or transcribing original writing by members of the Industrial Workers of the World from 1905-2015.
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