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Grifters, Cons, and the IWW

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Johnny Silence

In 1924 the Industrial Workers of the World was torn apart by scandal. Some argue that the Communist...

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A twelve-panel comic strip entitled “Pacey Pratt the Sabo Cat in My Better Angel is a Tabby” In the first panel six workers in coveralls are seated around a table in a diner drinking coffee, Mattie, Hunter, Nat, Cade, Bella, and Daniela. Mattie says “Until now I had no idea we all get paid different for the same work! They pay me 17.50 an hour—” “And me 17.50—” says Hunter. “Me 16.50,” says Nat. “15.00,” says Cade. “14.50,” says Bella. “14 flat,” says Daniela. In the second panel Daniela slams her fist on the table and says “Dude, what the fuck?” In the third panel the workers are walking up to their job at the Auto Lube. Cade says “We’ll march on the boss as a union and demand we all get twenty bucks an hour!” “But how do we know you’ll stick with us” says Daniela to Hunter. “The boss will say he can’t pay us all, but some can get a little more.” Hunter turns to her and says “I’d never accept it!” In panel four the boss appears with a pop as a devil on Hunter’s shoulder. He grabs Hunters ear and says “Be reasonable—giving everyone a raise will put us all out of business.” Hunter wears a shocked expression. The boss continues “They think you have it so easy, but they don’t know the pressures you’re under. Let’s make a deal!” In panel five Pacey Pratt appears as an angel, with another pop, on Hunter’s other shoulder. The boss devil points to him across Hunter’s face and exclaims “It’s Pacey Pratt—the Sabo Cat!” Hunter looks charmed as the Pacey Angel says “Here’s a question fellow worker—why is the boss race-baiting you?” In panel six Hunter looks pained as he says to the Pacey angel “I know he wants to wreck our union, but if the shop goes under, we all lose.” The Pacey angel has pulled out a harp and says “It seems like the company can always afford the boss’ salaries.”

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Cartoon: My Better Angel is a Tabby

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by x423931

Editors note: This is the tenth issue in the “Pacey Pratt the Sabo Cat” series. This comic originally...

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Against the Adventurist Creep

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Jay Bettencourt

Beyza Kaplan, Pexels. It is always a good time to organize. Some times, however, are better than others,...

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Letter to the Editor: A Wobbling Cross Section

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by James Haywood

Three articles over the past several months in the Industrial Worker with three views in correspondence with one...

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Letter to the Editor re: More and Better Data

Posted on August 28, 2026August 28, 2026 by Christian S.

The IWW has a member retention problem. The following graph comes from an article FW Simon recently wrote...

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New Print Issue Available!

Posted on August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 by IW Editor

The 2026 Industrial Worker Summer issue is now available for download! Read or print it now at your...

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Why We Need Solidarity Unionism on an Industrial Scale

Posted on July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 by Multiple Wobblies

The IWW Goes on Tour (Again) Tour Details and RSVP This summer, the Industrial Workers of the World...

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Vinícius Rodrigues de Souza, Vecteezy. Two eyeless theater masks stare into the viewer.

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Organizing Identities

Posted on July 3, 2026July 3, 2026 by Christian S.

Vinícius Rodrigues de Souza, Vecteezy. Our individual, collective, and institutional identities organize us. The common view suggests that...

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Letter to the Editor: Response to “Rebuilding” and “Response”

Posted on June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by x362014

This editorial is a response to the November 13, 2025 article, “Rebuilding the IWW,“ and "A Response" published...

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FWs gathered at the 2026 Denver Organizing Summit. Courtesy FW Noah L.

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The Denver Organizing Summit

Posted on June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by FW Noah L

Wobs Gather in Denver for the 2026 Organizing Summit and Social FWs gathered at the 2026 Denver Organizing...

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Courtesy of Evan Buhler, Montreal Gazette. Workers march on May 23 along Ste-Catherine St as part of the sex worker strike.

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Thoughts on the Montreal Stripper Strike

Posted on June 3, 2026May 28, 2026 by Alice

Courtesy of Evan Buhler, Montreal Gazette. Workers march on May 23 along Ste-Catherine St as part of the...

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Photo of a person holding a sign that says "Healthcare and Daycare over Bombs and Ballroom."

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Minneapolis is a Union Town

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by Janelle Carlson

The first International Workers Day hinged on the May Day festival and the strike for the eight hour...