Resolution on Sexual and Gender Based Harassment and Violence and Complaints Related to Issues Covered by the Safer Spaces Policy

September 13, 2015

IWW MEMBERS – Please support this message by signing the following petition to include a resolution for the enactment of our recommendations on the 2015 Union-Wide Referendum. Fellow Workers — As you’ve probably noticed, an international discussion on patriarchy and sexism within our union has recently begun taking place with renewed fervor. This conversation has … More Resolution on Sexual and Gender Based Harassment and Violence and Complaints Related to Issues Covered by the Safer Spaces Policy

NLRB Rules Union Canvasser Fired Illegally By Sisters’ Camelot,Orders Back Pay, Reinstatement

September 28, 2015

Originally posted on The Organizer:
?? This past Friday, September 25, the National Labor Relations Board issued a new ruling regarding the struggle between the IWW Sisters’ Camelot Canvass Union and their former bosses at Sisters’ Camelot. This new ruling reverses the 2013 ruling by an administrative law judge which stated the workers at Sisters’…

Get involved in helping the work along or organizing your workplace by coming to the next Chicago IWW meeting tomorrow, Sunday September 13th, at 1218 s Halsted!

September 12, 2015

Our next Chicago IWW meeting is tomorrow, Sunday September 13th from 11:30am to 2:00pm at Powell’s Books at 1218 S Halsted! Powell’s is located close to the UIC campus, steps away from the 16/18-18th Street Bus and 8/Halsted St Bus, a short walk from the Blue Line UIC-Halsted stop (when you get off, walk about … More Get involved in helping the work along or organizing your workplace by coming to the next Chicago IWW meeting tomorrow, Sunday September 13th, at 1218 s Halsted!

Houston IWW wins first campaign; a multi-worker fight against a remodeling contractor

August 12, 2015

Originally posted on Houston General Defense Committee-IWW:
For context to this campaign, check out this post. — We won!! The fight against Felipe Serna has concluded.  Serna wrote a check to Hector, Pancho, and Mauricio which was promptly cashed this morning. After our letter delivery, folks will recall that we organized a phone blast of…

Reminder: August Chicago IWW Meeting this Sun Aug 9

August 6, 2015

Remember: The August Chicago IWW Meeting will be this Sunday, August 9th from 11:30am to 2:00pm at Powells Books located at 1218 S Halsted, Chicago IL. All current and prospective IWW members are welcome to attend!! IWW members will have full voting privileges. Powell’s is accessible by CTA through the 18-16th/18th street Bus, the 8-Halsted … More Reminder: August Chicago IWW Meeting this Sun Aug 9

Schedule of Workshops and Events for the IWW Midwest Regional Organizing Assembly

July 29, 2015

Announcing: The Schedule of Workshops and Events for the IWW Midwest Regional Organizing Assembly —————————————————– EARLY ARRIVAL – FRIDAY JULY 31ST —————————————————– ★ RECEPTION & REGISTRATION AT QUILOMBO (4:00PM – 10:00PM) Join your fellow workers as they arrive in Kansas City for substantial snacks, music, discussion, and more. Please do not bring dogs or alcohol … More Schedule of Workshops and Events for the IWW Midwest Regional Organizing Assembly

ANNOUCING: Workshops available at the ‘IWW Midwest Organizing Assembly’

July 21, 2015

Dying to know what workshops will be available at the IWW Midwest Regional Organizing Assembly in Kansas City?  It’s your lucky day! Workshops will include: Campaign Research Mass Picketing Rusty’s Rules of Order & Meeting Procedure Campaign Strategy IWOC: Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee Building Membership ……. and more! Final Schedule TBA in the coming days! … More ANNOUCING: Workshops available at the ‘IWW Midwest Organizing Assembly’