theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 13: Conclusions

We draw strategic conclusions from our analysis of revolutionary unionism. There are two immediate priorities: organizing the unorganized and dual carding within the established unions.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 12: Autonomous

The revolutionary workers' movement must enforce total independence from electoral politics and middle-class political organizations, including ones on the left. Our autonomy is essential for victory.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 11: Rooted in Communities and Social Movements

We cannot let the state and capital drive a wedge between workers and their own communities. Revolutionary unions must forge alliances with community groups and root themselves in social movements.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 10: Antifascist

Fascism represents an all out war against the proletariat. Revolutionary unionists must unite with antifascist struggles of all types if we hope to outlast the repression we will inevitably face.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 9: Industrial(?)

Revolutionary unions should strongly consider adopting an industrial organizing model that can effectively coordinate the takeover of production during a revolutionary upheaval.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 8: Internationalist

Revolutionary unions must foster international solidarity by rejecting the nation-state and militarism. That means organizing across borders and down global supply chains.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 7: Heterodox Strategy and Tactics

A revolutionary union movement must find a way to overcome "the syndicalist cycle." It must navigate the class struggle in a fluid, adaptable way to outflank capital.

education history

The Performing Arts Proletariat vs. The Band Directors

A brilliant inquiry into the history of music education, particularly the origin of the band director in the authoritarian social relationships of capitalism.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 6: Militant

We need a revolutionary union movement to confront the power of the employing class. Revolutionary unions must embrace militant, class struggle strategies and tactics to win.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 5: Democratic and Inclusive

We need a new type of revolutionary unionism that can confront capitalism. Revolutionary unions must prefigure the future by practicing direct forms of democracy, paired with an inclusive culture.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 4: Prefigurative

We need a new type of revolutionary unionism to confront capitalism. Revolutionary unions must embody the future societies they strive to create in their present-day organizational forms.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part 3: Against Class Collaboration

We need a new, revolutionary type of unionism to confront the power of the employing class. In part three of this series, we delve into the first of nine traits that distinguish revolutionary unions.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part Two: Dual Power

We need a new, revolutionary type of unionism that can confront the power of the employing class. In the second part of this series, we argue that revolutionary unions must build dual power.

theory and strategy

Towards a Revolutionary Union Movement, Part One: Introduction

We need a new, revolutionary type of unionism that can confront the power of the employing class. Our new essay series examines the traits revolutionary unions must possess to measure up to the task.

class struggle

A Report from the UK IWW's TEFL Workers' Union

The UK IWW's Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Workers' Union is building power among usually isolated educators. We republish these updates about recent organizing victories and protests.

education history

How Volksmusik Became Polka Music

The cultural history of German American volksmusik and its exploitation—with insight into the intimate connections between the education and entertainment industries.

call to action

Call to Action: Unwelcome Netanyahu

Genocidal Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C. from July 22 to 24. Educators and community members are mobilizing to oppose his welcome by our government. We need your help!

theory and strategy

Against Professionalism!

Professional hierarchies in educational workplaces exist to set groups of workers against each other in service of arbitrary definitions of professional conduct that are imposed by our employers.

pedagogy

Your Band is Not a Business

Bands are communities, not corporations.

inquiry

An Education Workers' Self-Inquiry

A scaffolded manual for building worker power in the education industry, along with some research resources that might help expedite the process.

class struggle

Report from Amiens IWW on organizing the working-class against fascism

With the tide of fascism rising rapidly in France and worldwide, the Amiens IWW set an example for unions everywhere.

announcement

Get involved with the Angry Education Workers

Our goal is to convene a collective of revolutionary education workers of all backgrounds. If you're interested in getting involved, this post will give you several options on how to get started

events

You're Invited: Social Gathering with IWW DMV EWOC

We are hosting a social gathering on Sunday, June 16, at 6:30pm in Columbia Heights. This will be a great chance for interested fellow education workers to connect with current IWW EWOC organizers.

call to action

Student Strike! DMV High School Strike for Gaza - May 24

Students of all ages, teachers, families, and supportive community members are all welcome at McPherson Square in DC at 11am to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine by disrupting business as usual.

class struggle

Amiens IWW is in the Streets for Trans Rights

Unions that ignore the political fights of the working class at their own peril. The student-workers of the Amiens IWW point a way forward.