[Peace-discuss] IWW Public Square Commentary June 15 WILL AM 580

[Jan & Durl Kruse]

>>> Dear IWW members AWARE members family and friends:
>>> (Public Square regarding the IWW is finally archived and available 
>>> at the link below)
>>> Below is a link the *IWW* WILL AM 580 Public Square Commentary.  The 
>>> Commentary aired last Friday June 15
>>> at 4:45 PM and 6:45 PM.
>>> If you were unable to hear it at that time you may replay the 
>>> commentary from the website archives.
>>> I have also included the commentary below which you might read at 
>>> your convenience.
>>> Yours in Solidarity,
>>> Robert Wahlfeldt
>>>
>>> http://www.will.uiuc.edu/community/publicsquare/default.htm
>>>
>>>
>>> Hello, my name is Robert Wahlfeldt. A few days ago I celebrated  my 
>>> 82nd birthday.
>>> Today I am speaking about one of the groups I am proud to be a part 
>>> of and that will shortly celebrate its 102nd year.
>>> This group about to turn 102 is called the IWW, or better known as 
>>> the Industrial Workers of the World.  Wobblies for short.
>>>
>>> The IWW was formed back in 1905 and is the true defender of union 
>>> solidarity. Today we can thank this group for representing the 
>>> spirit of the US labors movement’s best contributions to society.  
>>> For example the brave folks of the IWW fought hard and won the 
>>> eight-hour workday.  Unique to this group was the willingness to 
>>> organize women and minorities………….…..All workers.
>>>
>>> The credo was and still is: An injury to one is an injury to all.
>>>
>>> The Wobblies were willing to be involved in direct action and defend 
>>> fellow workers AND to impede the business of abusive companies as 
>>> necessary.  Through out history from its origin in the early 1900 
>>> through a resurgence   in the 1960’s and continuing into the year 
>>> 2007 the IWW has always been innovative and resilient.
>>>
>>> I am thankful to be a member of the newly reemerging IWW.  One Big 
>>> Union.
>>> Thankful and hopeful that the gains made by labor in the past such 
>>> as: the 5 day work week, the eight-hour day, child labor laws, and 
>>> the ability to form a union remain important today.  Some see Unions 
>>> as bad for business, but based on my years of Union membership and 
>>> leadership I know the importance of solidarity, boycotts, direct 
>>> action and strikes to make gains for the workers and their families.
>>>
>>> The IWW is as vital to democracy today as it was 102 years ago.  At 
>>> 82 I am hopeful that the younger members of the labor movement will 
>>> continue to make progress as we did at the beginning many years ago!
>>>
>>> To let you know who we are and what we are about the IWW has a 
>>> presence at Urbana Farmer’s Market.  Come by and say hi and find out 
>>> how important a labor organization can be to preserve and secure 
>>> fair wages, job security and health care benefits for its members.  
>>> In today’s society with an ever-shrinking middle class the IWW may 
>>> be our best hope.
>>>
>>> We are proud to have a branch of the IWW right here in our own 
>>> community:  The Central Illinois General Membership Branch of the 
>>> IWW
>>> ( Industrial Workers of the World ) meets every SECOND SATURDAY of 
>>> each month, at 1pm, in the Family Room of the Independent Media 
>>> Center inside the old Urbana Post Office. (Entrance on Elm Street).
>>>
>>> Remember our credo:    An injury to one is an injury to all.
>>>
>>> Let’s stand together and stop the exploitation of working people!  
>>> Visit us this Saturday at Urbana Farmer’s Market and find out why we 
>>> continue to proudly say Solidarity Forever!
>>>

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