Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

Definition

The IWW is an international labor union that was founded in Chicago in 1905. They are known for their belief in revolutionary industrial unionism, advocating for all workers within each industry to be organized into one big union.

Analogy

Consider IWW as an all-inclusive resort where every worker from every industry is welcome. Unlike other resorts (unions) that only cater to specific guests (workers from certain industries), IWW opens its doors wide open for everyone regardless of their job.

Related terms

Direct Action: This is a form of political activism which seeks immediate change. It's like going straight to the principal with your complaints instead of waiting for your teacher to do something about it.

Syndicalism: This is a type of economic system where industries are owned and managed by the workers. Imagine if all the students in school ran the cafeteria - that's syndicalism.

General Strike: A general strike involves workers from all different sectors stopping work in support of a common cause. Think of it as every student in every grade deciding not to do homework until the school changes its policy.