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(2014) Beyond “F*ck You”: An organizer’s approach to confronting hateful language at work by Coeur de Bord
Most likely many of us have had to deal with hateful language and sentiments at our jobs. Here is an account by Coeur de Bord about their response at their workplace. Originally appeared at The Organizer. “Oh man, I hate that faggot.” Stop. Breathe. Collect. Intervene.“Fuck that word, don’t ever say it!” Admittedly not my… Continue reading
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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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(2014) “Being a woman organizer isn’t easy” by Luz Sierra
An article by Luz Sierra about the gendered expectations she has faced within her family and culture. This past year I became politically active. I went from being completely unaware of the existence of radical politics to doing organizing work in Miami with an anarchist perspective. It has been both a rewarding and difficult journey,… 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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