Arlington Washington Industrial Workers Of The World Union Real Photo Postcard
The Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.), commonly known as the "Wobblies," was a radical labor union founded in 1905 in the United States. Advocating for "One Big Union" of all workers to achieve a socialist transformation of society, the I.W.W. played a significant role in organizing diverse and often marginalized workers, including migratory laborers, loggers, and miners, particularly during the early 20th century. Its influence was particularly strong in the resource-rich regions of the American West and Pacific Northwest.
An I.W.W. hall in Arlington, Washington, would have served as a crucial local center for organizing and community during a period of intense industrial expansion and labor conflict in the state. Washington's burgeoning timber, mining, and agricultural sectors made it a key battleground for the I.W.W.'s efforts to unite workers against exploitative conditions. Such halls facilitated meetings, educational programs, and social gatherings, embodying the union's commitment to worker solidarity and direct action, often amid significant opposition from employers and authorities.
An I.W.W. hall in Arlington, Washington, would have served as a crucial local center for organizing and community during a period of intense industrial expansion and labor conflict in the state. Washington's burgeoning timber, mining, and agricultural sectors made it a key battleground for the I.W.W.'s efforts to unite workers against exploitative conditions. Such halls facilitated meetings, educational programs, and social gatherings, embodying the union's commitment to worker solidarity and direct action, often amid significant opposition from employers and authorities.
