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The Industrial Workers of the World

Object Details

Description
The International Workers of the World, the "Wobblies" are a labor organization founded in 1905. The philosophy of the IWW is described as "revolutionary industrial unionsim." The IWW was formed in opposition to the AFL because the IWW does not agree with the AFL's acceptance of capitalism and the refusal of the AFL to accept unskilled workers into craft unions.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
affiliated union
United Auto Workers
referenced
International Workers of the World
maker
United Auto Workers
date made
1962
Credit Line
Smithsonian
Measurements
overall: 22 in x 19 in; 55.88 cm x 48.26 cm
Object Name
Poster
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