The IWW's history is rich and colorful, with a large collection of cultural icons that are deeply embedded in US and World labor history. Each of these icons has a detailed story and an explanation. Here we briefly introduce you to the more famous IWW icons and offer some explanations of their origin, as well as suggested further reading:

An old IWW slogan declared, "the sab-cat has nine lives and no conscience." Like its furry, four-legged, (usually) green-eyed alter-ego, the IWW seems to also have nine lives and has survived all threats to its existence (thus far).

The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), whose members are nicknamed "Wobblies", is an international labor union founded in Chicago in 1905. The nickname's origin is uncertain. [5] Its ideology combines general unionism with industrial unionism, as it is a general union, subdivided between the various industries which employ its members.

Lesser known than the "Eye Wobble Wobble" legend, the "Wobble Saw" origin has gained some adherents in more recent years. Quoting Fred Thompson again: Mencken in his American Language doubts this explanation. Some credit the term to Otis of the Los Angeles Times, an avid opponent of the IWW.

This embroidered patch features the IWW Globe design with wrapped text reading “AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL.” If you lack sewing skills, this badge of solidarity can also be ironed on!

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Organizing for better conditions at work today and a better world tomorrow. Fighting for effective mutual defense on the job as well as to negotiate and enforce collectively bargained contracts. We place action in all of its forms at the heart of our union. We organize workers across all …

Red, black, and white IWW Globe design surrounded by text reading “AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL”

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