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Tag: May Day

Speech given by a member of Just Housing at the 2019 International Workers’ Day event in Olympia.

Good evening everyone, happy International Workers Day! I’m Uncle Jamie from Just housing, I’m a homeless advocate and a homeless person. And I can tell you from experience that it can be difficult to find work when you’re… Read More

International Workers’ Day

Come celebrate International Workers’ Day with us! This past year labor has been fighting back! From the teachers rebellion in the education industry to the recent United Electrical Workers strike in Pennsylvania. Lets continue to make May 1st… Read More

History of International Workers’ Day

On May 4th, 1886, one hundred and thirty-two years ago, the event took place in Haymarket Square in Chicago that started what is called the Haymarket affair and ultimately lead to the creation of International Workers Day. The… Read More

International Workers Day

Burgerville Workers Union Wins NLRB Election!

The workers at the 92nd and Powell Burgerville won their election yesterday!  We express our solidarity! Join us on May 1st for International Workers’ Day where we will have a worker from the Burgerville Workers’ Union speaking about… Read More

International Workers’ Day 2018 planning committee meeting

This is a meeting to plan for the upcoming International Workers’ Day on May 1st.  For any questions please contact the Secretary (Secretary@OlympiaIWW.com)

It’s Our One Year Anniversary!

On May 18th, 2016 we, the Olympia General Membership Branch of the Industrial Workers of the World, were chartered!  We have come along way since then.  We appreciate all the hard work that our members have put in,… Read More

May Day 2017 Olympia

Come celebrate International Worker’s Day AKA May Day with the Olympia I.W.W. and others!!  There will be food, friends, music, literature, and fun! This event is for all ages.  Come and have some fun as we celebrate the… Read More