The IWW insurgence of 1912

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Description:

Wayne State University Professor and labor historian Francis Shor delivers a talk titled, "The IWW Insurgence of 1912: Working Class Men & Women in Revolt". Shor explains the influence of the Industrial Workers of the World and describes two significant events in the history of the IWW and the labor movement in general. These are: the Lawrence, MA uprising and the San Diego free speech fight. He weaves in aspects of gender and ethnicity to explain the actions and effect of the the IWW as part of a broader working class movement. A question and answer session follows. Shor is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.

Date Issued:

2012-09-12T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States, California, and San Diego

Subject Topic:

Influence, Labor movement, History, Textile Workers' Strike, Lawrence, Mass., 1912, Labor union members, and Civil rights

Subject Name:

Industrial Workers of the World

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5k649t46