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.
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.
call to action Urgent Call to Action: Support the Palestine Solidarity Encampments! There has been an upsurge in student organizing to stop the genocide in Palestine. They are facing severe repression, and need our solidarity!
call to action An Important Update and Call to Action from Solidarity, not Silence! If you live in the DC region, you are invited to a documentary viewing and discussion panel to connect with other radical educators and engage in collective political self-education about Palestine.
call to action Call to Action from Jailhouse Lawyers Speak: Prison Strike 2024 Jailhouse Lawyers Speak, on behalf of other inside collectives, announces the 2024 SHUT ‘EM DOWN Abolition Demonstrations dedicated to advocating to end legalized slavery and dismantling the prison industrial slave complex (abolition).
