On the morning of June 27, 1905, Bill Haywood used a piece of wood as a gavel to open the … More
Category: IWW
Children of the Original Wobblies
Connecticut produced plenty of courageous members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Some of their children and grandchildren are still around, and they have good memories. As Utah Philips said, a long memory is a dangerous weapon…
The Rebel Girl on May Day
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn celebrated May Day with Connecticut textile workers on May 1, 1912. This little-known speech was a special moment, … More