IWW hosts event for people interested in radical union organizing
On Sunday, November 6, the Grand Rapids branch of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) will be hosting an informal meeting for people who just want to learn about one of the oldest unions in the country.
The text for the event from the IWW states, “Learn about the admired and feared international labor union for ALL workers. See how the Union formed in 1905 evolved into the corporate fightin’, community building Union of today!”
The local IWW has been engaged in organizing campaigns primarily in the service industry, in workplaces such as Starbucks and Jimmy Johns, but has members in a variety of industries. The Grand Rapids branch of the IWW has also been involved in numerous solidarity campaigns and has been hosting an annual May Day celebration for the past 2 years.
Introduction to the IWW
Sunday, November 6
8:30 PM
Bartertown Diner
6 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids
For more information contact the IWW at grandrapids@iww.org or call 616-881-5263.
Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy 
Please remain non-violent. The use of violence betrays the purpose.
Not really sure what you mean Kat by your comment. Are you suggesting that the IWW advocates violence? And when you say the use of violence betrays the purpose, what do you mean? It would be more useful to have substantive commentary to promote dialogue and an exchange of ideas, but short statements don’t generally serve that purpose.
Also, you might consider coming to the IWW meeting tonight. It would be a good time to ask the IWW what their stance is on violence.