“The Wobblies”: Iconic Film on the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Is Rereleased for May Day

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@starshine8892
@starshine8892 2 жыл бұрын
So relevant to the current state of labor. Anxious to see the entire documentary. Many thanks to the folks participating in it's existence.
@williamfrazier3572
@williamfrazier3572 2 жыл бұрын
I joined the IWW back in 1966 while attending their historic birthday party . I was working at the SDS nationanal
@brendaclark7106
@brendaclark7106 2 жыл бұрын
I'm willing to bet you have many many cool stories to tell. I could listen all day
@williamfrazier3572
@williamfrazier3572 2 жыл бұрын
@@brendaclark7106 Thank you.
@philreichel1693
@philreichel1693 2 жыл бұрын
There's an old rumor that the SDS learned much of their direct actions stuff from the Wobs.. True?
@marktaylor3489
@marktaylor3489 2 жыл бұрын
We need a whole lot of IWW energy. Our political parties and rotted economic system will not give anything to the workers that create wealth. They have to take it.
@AQ-sy9nu
@AQ-sy9nu 2 жыл бұрын
Proud member of the IWW. You can still join today, and you should!
@StrohmaniasFlyingCircus
@StrohmaniasFlyingCircus 2 жыл бұрын
"Per capita, there were more Socialists in America than in Russia, and more Wobblies than Bolsheviks. Yet if the masters of capital were frequently perturbed by revolutionary socialism, they could also reckon it constituted no mortal threat. Like everything else, it was dominated by men who could be reasoned with, bought off or eliminated."
@alohatigers1199
@alohatigers1199 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand this “per capita” It’s like “america has the highest obesity population. But per capita, the island of souso has a population of 19k and 83% of them are obesity therefore they are #1 in obesity” I can’t.
@d.virgallito3490
@d.virgallito3490 2 жыл бұрын
Unions gave our parents a middle class existence!
@haleybrown2836
@haleybrown2836 2 жыл бұрын
I had to repeat myself, isn't it absolutely miraculous how billions of dollars can be created out of nothing to pay for military hardware for Ukraine BUT we can't afford universal healthcare, free secondary education, or/and any other social program which would help the average 99%er.
@whygohome172
@whygohome172 2 жыл бұрын
And exactly WHAT IS critical race theory?
@ti-lo5hy
@ti-lo5hy 2 жыл бұрын
@@whygohome172 what? No ones even taking about that here.
@ti-lo5hy
@ti-lo5hy 2 жыл бұрын
It's not a miracle haha. The machine is working just fine.
@Spiritfba
@Spiritfba 2 жыл бұрын
And no mention of inflation to be found, when speaking of money for war.
@GladysAlicea
@GladysAlicea 2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same, and how shameless the US is, as it claims to be a democracy but does so much against those principles and its own people. To remind we, the people that we've no control, even with our votes, of the misuse of power, our government places this great film in the Library of Congress, in our faces. Nothing's changed, as the director said. If anything, America's become worse. I feel deep sorrow for the people of Ukraine and all others who are suffering everywhere, but how much is enough when Americans are suffering too? We give money to countries like Jordan, whose ruler's a wealthy monarchy. Last weeks hearing of the Foreign Relations Committee agenda is a. must watch. The State Department priorities and budget were presented and discussed with Blinken. Most of it is truly appalling. Defense is the only constant bipartisan issue in Congress. FYI, until February 24th, Ukraine was one of the most corrupt countries on earth, and its history, especially since 2000, shows Ukraine isn't a democracy and helped create the war, perhaps moreso than Russia. There will be no change until we have at least two more legitimate, truly democratic parties in America and congressional terms and benefits are changed. Until then, our government and those who profit from it, will ensure the country remains what it really is, an autocratic nation that shovels out democracy and bread crumbs, but only when it's convenient.
@marykayryan7891
@marykayryan7891 2 жыл бұрын
I was a member of the IWW and I am still alive. Not everybody who was a member joined in the early 19th century. I joined in the 1970's.
@h8thaway
@h8thaway 2 жыл бұрын
I love this documentary. Having grown up in SW Washington state where my family has lived since the mid to late 1800s, I particularly liked the part about the great lumber strikes in the area of the 1910s and the governments efforts to derail the IWW with its Spruce Division of military lumberjacks. I’m thrilled to see this great film being brought back to the public’s attention.
@gfortune1491
@gfortune1491 2 жыл бұрын
Bless you, Amy Goodman and the staff at Democracy Now! I had heard about this movie many years ago and wondered what happened to it. I come from a union family with both parents having been union members. And, I was a union steward for my local union years ago. It's important to remember and teach American labor history. We need to reimagine labor rights for a new generation in the information and high-tech age. Peace! ✌🏽
@RobinHerzig
@RobinHerzig 2 жыл бұрын
So damn inspiring ✊Solidarity forever Thank you Deborah Shaffer for getting this film restored + releasing it again Incredibly relevant + beautiful to watch
@biometronome7010
@biometronome7010 2 жыл бұрын
Americans learning about the history of socialism in their own country is the most important educational necessity right now, in my opinion.
@dreamlife2351
@dreamlife2351 2 жыл бұрын
Banding together for the sake of safety and fairness is not socialism. It’s being United.
@RobinHerzig
@RobinHerzig 2 жыл бұрын
Americans learning the unvarnished, non-propagandized history of the United States is the most important educational necessity right now, as it always should've been See Howard Zinn
@biometronome7010
@biometronome7010 2 жыл бұрын
@@RobinHerzig Absolutely! That book is just amazing. I also recommend "A True History of the United States" by Daniel Sjursen. Some of his views might be a little too cynical and he sounds a kinda post-modernish sometimes, but overall it's great and it has some details that I haven't read anywhere else.
@biometronome7010
@biometronome7010 2 жыл бұрын
@@dreamlife2351 Socialism is about specific political agendas. Policy of FDR's New Deals mostly came from socialists and communists of the Populist Movement. Thomas Frank's book "The People, NO" is a very informative and entertaining read, a good summary of that movement. The blatant racism by the media back in those days.. it's crazy.
@eileenmc4746
@eileenmc4746 2 жыл бұрын
@@biometronome7010 try Robin Dunbar Ortiz book and Gangsters of Capitalism
@angelmossucco
@angelmossucco 11 ай бұрын
Will watch this in full and use this in my history classes. Thank you DN! and Debra.
@scienceium5233
@scienceium5233 2 жыл бұрын
Glory to workers of the world
@chuletaization
@chuletaization 2 жыл бұрын
Those who think unions are a problem don't understand that life for workers was shit before unions. Support ALU!
@Domedwho
@Domedwho 4 күн бұрын
It still is. Capitalists have adapted to unions. You still dont have power. Someone who is getting paid a higher, livable wage is arguing on your behalf. They don’t get held back late by their boss, or have to worry about putting food on the table. higher than 95% of unions in the US have a “no strike clause”. You cannot legally stop work because they go against the contract/or you disagree with what the corporation and your union agreed too. Your union is just as much as a business as the next one.
@mrbushlied7742
@mrbushlied7742 2 жыл бұрын
"Workers of all lands unite! The only thing you have to lose is your chains!" What the genius Karl Marx wrote in the Communist Manifesto in 1848 is still true in 2022!
@thefelicits
@thefelicits 2 жыл бұрын
That was so interesting, you should do another longer interview with this filmmaker. I can't wait to see the movie!
@eileenmc4746
@eileenmc4746 2 жыл бұрын
Made in 1979. Was restored
@thefelicits
@thefelicits 2 жыл бұрын
@@eileenmc4746 yes but she said it will be released online so I'm hoping to watch it
@eileenmc4746
@eileenmc4746 2 жыл бұрын
@@thefelicits maybe Lib of Congresd has site?
@DCastro9mm
@DCastro9mm 2 жыл бұрын
IWW is back to the american spirit.... Join the Union you too!!! Let's revive the labor movement....
@wetrucken1689
@wetrucken1689 2 жыл бұрын
This is great they were trying to teach the youth something they are somebody it's good to see all these people coming together back then ❤ and we have to do it now again 😀 😉
@fuckbankers
@fuckbankers 2 жыл бұрын
You don't often hear about working class history.
@ti-lo5hy
@ti-lo5hy 2 жыл бұрын
It's not a hand out if you have to pry even a measley penny from their fist.
@Mypremiumacct
@Mypremiumacct 6 ай бұрын
I wish i had seen this when i went to school. I cant wait to watch
@patnc7062
@patnc7062 2 жыл бұрын
These guys were regular workers? Their intelligence and interpretation of history will put most of us to shame.
@tadsklallamn8v
@tadsklallamn8v 2 жыл бұрын
I'm in the IWW so was my mom and her dad and his dad
@rajo741
@rajo741 2 жыл бұрын
Amy and the entire team at Democracy Now have long done the work that represents the best of journalism and what it means to be a decent and caring human being. Another impressive and education rich edition
@Leggiebeans
@Leggiebeans Жыл бұрын
I just recently joined the IWW ❤
@ozzy2361
@ozzy2361 2 жыл бұрын
It’s thanks to those brave men that we enjoy many of the labor laws we have today. The fight to unionize is greater than ever, the future of America and the environment is at stake. If companies have had it their way, our kids would be working in assembly lines. They continue to pollute the environment in the name of profits. If industry is worker-controlled, organizations will work for workers, not stakeholders.
@barquerojuancarlos7253
@barquerojuancarlos7253 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow! It would be wonderful if May 1st was celebrated in the US, like everywhere else in the world .. (The Wobblies were founded in 1905, but May Day was founded in commemoration of the Chicago Haymarket strikers 1886)
@Jackzay90
@Jackzay90 2 жыл бұрын
Became a wobbly last month. Solidarity.
@dpdystro2227
@dpdystro2227 2 жыл бұрын
May Day! Go Wobblies!
@vivavasquez
@vivavasquez 2 жыл бұрын
feel blessed to have met an organizer and hear his story, in the late 80's , he came to the place where Brian was run over by the train .
@Student-ml4yl
@Student-ml4yl 11 ай бұрын
I'm a Chinese university student, and I'm fortunate enough to watch the documentary. This makes me know a lot more about the IWW and the red force in America. Wish IWW become better!
@paulgibby6932
@paulgibby6932 2 жыл бұрын
That's what is needed -- all workers together. Even the owners won't combine with each other to such an extent, since they at some level compete with each other in certain areas. 4:17 HayWOOD
@williamfrazier4797
@williamfrazier4797 Жыл бұрын
I attended a IWW birthday party back 1965 or 66 along with several other members of the SDS national office in Chicago. We signed union cards before leaving.
@akbarfarzin9857
@akbarfarzin9857 2 жыл бұрын
Even ALL those workers after retired still they are having Financial problems after 35 to40 years hard working!!!! That’s of justices 👩‍⚖️ in America!!!!to days!!!
@figurefiguras4104
@figurefiguras4104 2 жыл бұрын
Watchin this at work :/ 😤😤✊✊
@brendaclark7106
@brendaclark7106 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see it
@esstee9595
@esstee9595 2 жыл бұрын
After work, when I worked in a unionised heavy industry plant, we'd go for a few wobblie pops.
@Steve32867
@Steve32867 2 жыл бұрын
I'm happy to be an IWW member. Any worker can be an IWW member, even if they're also in another union. I believe the IWW will also accept contributions.
@williamfrazier3572
@williamfrazier3572 2 жыл бұрын
….office in Chicago back then and was impressed with thei commitment and staying power.
@timmccarthy3034
@timmccarthy3034 2 жыл бұрын
WHAT AN AMAZING FILM................So revealing, as to where our economy is at today....If the government had it's way, the unions would NEVER have been allowed ......and they would have all been made "illegal"......
@michaelsmith8665
@michaelsmith8665 2 жыл бұрын
"Big Bill Hayward" . . . . actually, his name was Haywood, not Hayward . . .
@estrategiasformativas6382
@estrategiasformativas6382 2 жыл бұрын
Excelent! So relevant. Muito bom! Eu vou passar este vídeo para meus alunos, quando ficar disponível (port).
@davidschlessinger9945
@davidschlessinger9945 2 жыл бұрын
the wobblies are back
@mrmass71
@mrmass71 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I cannot wait to see this documentary.
@oleeb
@oleeb 2 жыл бұрын
So where can I see the movie? The only mention of where to stream it is fleeting and doesn't say any particular platform.
@bslygh
@bslygh 2 жыл бұрын
Kino now has it for streaming. I've also seen pirate versions floating around.
@fuckbankers
@fuckbankers 2 жыл бұрын
The good olde days.
@claypigeon657
@claypigeon657 2 жыл бұрын
wow.. sabot as in the origin of sabotage is French? Just to keep the facts straight: sabot and throwing it in the work machinery is a Chinese history story not French. There are also book stores called Sabot as the store name in major cities that teach towards a country being of and for the people and how to learn from history on social revolution and mobilizing social unrest, civil discourse and building organized movements. I got to visit the one in Seattle around 2001.
@RedMonk11
@RedMonk11 2 жыл бұрын
The I.W.W. is back and you can join the one big union today fellow workers!
@patriknilsson2466
@patriknilsson2466 2 жыл бұрын
✊️
@philreichel1693
@philreichel1693 2 жыл бұрын
NOT WAS --- We are still here and growing.
@annefcb1968
@annefcb1968 Жыл бұрын
Is the current IWW really different from the past? What do ya think about the WEF's great reset past PR? Blessings
@laurentozzi3644
@laurentozzi3644 2 жыл бұрын
HAPPY MAY DAY!!! Solidarity Forever!!!
@Mypremiumacct
@Mypremiumacct 6 ай бұрын
I want more content like this on Tiktok tbh
@eileenmc4746
@eileenmc4746 2 жыл бұрын
Where can we see it?? May Day today. LOC?
@bpalpha
@bpalpha 2 жыл бұрын
Another great documentary is Plutocracy by metanoia films. Same subject matter.
@glennfink-vp9tg
@glennfink-vp9tg 11 ай бұрын
well this old labor Union has a super weapon now
@d.rabbitwhite
@d.rabbitwhite 2 жыл бұрын
How can we re-view this?
@GreenOrchid9
@GreenOrchid9 2 жыл бұрын
Workers = wobbly, Windrush, westward, Wildcats, WW1, IWW,
@clntmagee
@clntmagee 2 жыл бұрын
That she believes it's more relevant today than when she made it is wild.
@bb-zr2tv
@bb-zr2tv 2 жыл бұрын
Is it really wild? You say that like the power and influence of labor unions hadn’t already been significantly hallowed out by 1979
@d.rabbitwhite
@d.rabbitwhite 2 жыл бұрын
I love the wobblies.
@jonnyfyre
@jonnyfyre 2 жыл бұрын
The guy sounds like Rush Limbaugh, ironically.
@eileenmc4746
@eileenmc4746 2 жыл бұрын
Go to La Soli Films its there in English and subtitles too heck with comrade DN reply
@joanneadahk124
@joanneadahk124 2 жыл бұрын
The best 💚✊🕊🤗🤗🤗💛✊💯
@ravindergoel4133
@ravindergoel4133 3 ай бұрын
great
@McRyach
@McRyach 2 жыл бұрын
✊🏻✊🏾✊
@PumpedAaron
@PumpedAaron Жыл бұрын
Ya know, I kinda wish certain countries were marked pro or anti IWW. Then, whether you’re conservative or progressive, you’d have a true choice in your life and economy instead of being forced into conservative when you hate that.
@BetsyChloe-b8w
@BetsyChloe-b8w 3 ай бұрын
Era Curve
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@DallasMesser-d5p 3 ай бұрын
Sporer Cliffs
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@JessicaRamirez-r7z 2 ай бұрын
Gerhold Crossroad
@HughJass-313
@HughJass-313 2 жыл бұрын
❤❤
@MelvilleOswald-n3y
@MelvilleOswald-n3y 2 ай бұрын
Felton Divide
@troyheald77
@troyheald77 2 жыл бұрын
AAA+++Bedford, Texas
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@CarmenPandey-r3l 2 ай бұрын
Bahringer Flat
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@RonBombardier-v4n 3 ай бұрын
Lucy Bridge
@whygohome172
@whygohome172 2 жыл бұрын
Ah....the good old days? Where workers were treated like..
@ivandafoe5451
@ivandafoe5451 2 жыл бұрын
...a useful commodity, but because they were needed, employers where forced by unions to pay and treat them a bit better. Once the business computer revolution and the future of automation etc. started it became clear that the need for workers would begin to decline. The union movement began to crumble through corruption, capitulation, corporate propaganda, corporate abandonment and the relative scarcity of jobs. We have seen for the last 40 years what happens when the power imbalance is in the employers' favor rather than unionized workers.
@whygohome172
@whygohome172 2 жыл бұрын
@@ivandafoe5451 what about the NFL, MLB and GM?
@whygohome172
@whygohome172 2 жыл бұрын
@@ivandafoe5451 but somebody has to be able to FIX that technology so a skilled worker should have the advantage BUT the corporations want the employee to tale his $140k education and TRAIN a Japanese worker how to do it, FOR FREE, right before the computer tech gets LET GO AND takes his high paying check with him. THAT'S WORKER EXPLOITATION and a UNION is your only hope.
@1canyonguy
@1canyonguy 2 жыл бұрын
I hope all commenters here have gotten into the streets today or at least donated to their local Wobblies.
@MelancoliaI
@MelancoliaI Жыл бұрын
Warning: the IWW is coming
@ZachariahEvans-f6c
@ZachariahEvans-f6c 3 ай бұрын
Hyatt Row
@PullanCara
@PullanCara 2 ай бұрын
898 Christiansen Crossing
@vessietaylor2938
@vessietaylor2938 2 жыл бұрын
Godless times still alive, back then and today... the same people pushing the same crap
@CandyceBuris-x5z
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Davis Knolls
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@DanielJoanna-j8r 3 ай бұрын
552 Swift Drive
@Nuerorythm
@Nuerorythm Жыл бұрын
Isn't true that " all workers unite" means every race ,gender or religion?
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@WatTobey-f7n 3 ай бұрын
Gulgowski Locks
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@p.a.andrews7772
@p.a.andrews7772 Жыл бұрын
After Military Officers were bribed by Nazis at the World Bank in 1975 . The Fascist coup of the USA, took over the government ! And has been in power ever since with the lack of UNIONISM involved . Especially after starting the trading with John and 78 . Use the science of Economics to guide the working class away from Fascism !!!
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@AshaPetrak-r6o 3 ай бұрын
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@airforcemax 2 жыл бұрын
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