I.w.w. (Noun)
Meaning
A former international labor union and radical labor movement in the United States; founded in Chicago in 1905 and dedicated to the overthrow of capitalism; its membership declined after World War I.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Industrial Workers of the World, also known as the I.W.W., was a radical labor movement that aimed to overthrow capitalism and create a socialist society.
- During its peak in the 1910s, the I.W.W. had a significant presence in the western United States, particularly among migrant workers and lumberjacks.
- The I.W.W. was known for its militant tactics, including strikes, boycotts, and sabotage, which often led to violent clashes with law enforcement and private security forces.
- The decline of the I.W.W. after World War I was largely due to government repression and internal conflicts, but its legacy continued to inspire labor activists and socialists for decades to come.
- Many notable American radicals, including Eugene Debs and Big Bill Haywood, were members of the I.W.W. and played key roles in shaping the organization's ideology and tactics.