Staughton Lynd
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(2001) “Review: The New Rank and File by Staughton and Alice Lynd” by Joshua Freeze
A review of by Joshua Freeze of The New Rank and File by Staughton and Alice Lynd. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker #1630 (January/February 2001) The New Rank and File by Staughton and Alice Lynd, ILR Press (Ithaca, NY), 2000. Available from IWW Literature Dept. for $15.95. It’s rare that a sequel exceeds the… Continue reading
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(1966) “The IWW and the New Left” by Mike Johnson
An article by Mike Johnson describing the possibility of the New Left joining the IWW. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (December 1966). The recent emergence of a “New Left” on American campuses seems to offer the IWW a challenging opportunity to influence, if not recruit left-wing intellectuals. The most respected spokesmen for this New… Continue reading
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(2014) “Review: “Solidarity unionism” is a beginning, not an ending” by Lou Rinaldi
A review by Lou Rinaldi of Staughton Lynd’s Solidarity Unionism: Rebuilding the Labor Movement from Below. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (June 2014). Lynd, Staughton. Solidarity Unionism: Rebuilding the Labor Movement from Below. Chicago: Charles H. Kerr, 1992. Paperback, 64 pages, $15.00. Staughton Lynd’s classic “Solidarity Unionism: Rebuilding the Labor Movement from Below” was… Continue reading
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(2011) A letter from Staughton Lynd concerning ‘direct unionism’
A short reply from Staughton Lynd to “A response to Direct Unionism: A Discussion Paper” and “Counterpoint: Response To Juan Conatz’s Take On Direct Unionism”. Originally appeared in the Industrial Worker (December 2011) Friends, I am entering an ongoing conversation about “Direct Unionism” and recognize that I have missed out on earlier episodes. I also… 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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