I.W.W.
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Intended as a general union of the working class without trade divisions that would revolutionize the capitalist system. |
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Founded 27 June 1905 with delegates from labor organizations dissatisfied with AFL |
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I.W.W. and S.P. parted company over philosophy and tactics. Socialists attempted conventional political action; Wobblies sought revolution. Debs came to side with Socialists. He was “unalterably opposed to sabotage and to ‘direct action’ … these and similar measures are reactionary, not revolutionary. |
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