The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies, is a labor union founded in 1905 that aimed to unify all workers across industries to promote better wages, working conditions, and workers’ rights. It advocates for industrial democracy and collective ownership, often emphasizing solidarity among workers rather than individual negotiations. The IWW is known for its inclusive approach, spanning different trades and backgrounds, and for its history of activism and strikes. While less mainstream today, it played a significant role in early labor movements and remains a symbol of radical unionism and workers’ activism.