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The Longest Night
By John Reilly I am entering my twenty-fifth year, I've recently become comfortable openly identifying as queer. Simultaneously our fellow countrymen democratically elected to do away with democracy and let come what may…. And what will likely come is more attacks...
The American Way
It is the American Wayto work a long hard dayBreak your body for the bossSo you can earn a measly wageWhether you’re as green as mossOr worn & weathered like a rockYou’ll always say “I’m doing fine”Get back to work, no overtime!This is the American WayIt is the...
Too Small for Direct Action?
Little wins instill people with confidence, build trust, and give us examples to show that a better workplace is possible.
From Craft to Cogs
Our system says we are no good unless we provide value to shareholders. I say our system is no good! We must organize to tell our bosses that they’re too costly!
Somebody’s Gotta Do It
By W. Speare “Solidarity Not Charity.” If you’re around Mutual Aid groups long enough, you’ll hear this pop up. You’ll read about the “Non-Profit Industrial Complex” and how it maintains an iron grip on who is and isn’t deserving of help. You’ll hear stories from...
The Wheel is Already Round
By W. Speare It was about ten p.m. now and I was upset that I didn’t feel anything from the drinks I’d just shared. Not because I was looking to get drunk, but because I was annoyed and knew that being a little drunk would be helpful. Sitting at a patio table...
From the Bodies of Giants: Chapter III
Cyrus Chapter III Organizing John and I both work in the factory. I'm more magically inclined, so they have me in the power station pumping magic into the boilers that spin our turbines. John is half-elf, so he's better with his hands. They have him...
THE GRIEVANCE
THE GRIEVANCEIt's Out of My HandsThe shop was like a sweat box, The heat was ninety-three.I had a little grievance,As anyone could see.I went to see the foremanAnd called to him by name.I asked him could he open upThat nailed-down window pane?But my boss said, "It's...
When You Can’t Organize Widely, Organize Fast!
When you can’t organize widely, organize fast. Recently we had a difficult lead in our branch. A fellow worker was at a small retail store, part of a large national chain. The store itself only had a few workers, typically between 3-5 on staff at any time, so they...
My Boy
I read a poem that blew my heart wide open like it was a balloon shot down by the Air Force. Would you let me tell you why? In the 1880s, there were over five million immigrants to the United States. There were four million more the next decade. Across the threshold...
Northeast Ohio Protestors Demand Justice for East Palestine
Now often called Ohio’s Chernobyl, East Palestine previously led a quiet existence. But the town of 4,800 was thrown into disarray, and then despair, by February 3’s 150-railcar “mega-train” derailment. This industrial catastrophe doused the surrounding area with extremely hazardous chemicals. 20 railcars contained deadly compounds, including one million pounds of vinyl chloride.
The Importance of Community in Building a Strong Union
Community is a vital component in building a strong union. It not only provides a sense of belonging and support, but it also offers numerous opportunities for networking, collective action, and advocacy. In this article, we explore the importance of community in union building and highlight the work of F.W. Ed Mann, a union organizer from the 1970s who emphasized the power of community in effecting change. By working together towards common goals and engaging in collective bargaining, strikes, and other forms of protest, unions are able to create meaningful change in the workplace. Learn more about the work of F.W. Ed Mann and the importance of community in union building by checking out our recommended article