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Midwest Wobfest 2006 - Twin Cities, July 14-16th

 

It's time to line up for the Midwest Wobfest, which will be hosted by the Twin Cities General Membership Branch between July 14 -16, 2006. IWWs from around the country will converge on Minneapolis and St. Paul for a weekend of music, history, and discussion around how we build community and solidarity in our union.

The festival schedule begins with a bonfire of discontent on Friday, July 14th with food, song, and soapboxing.

On Saturday the 15th, there will be discussion forums throughout the day on - Wobbly communication structure, industrial classification, regional organizing, dual card direct action, Solidarity Brigade or One Big Union? - to name a few. We're honored to have Brother Staughton Lynd with us for the keynote afternoon address on Saturday. A large revue will close out Saturday, with several musical acts, one comedian, and a slide presentation showcasing photographs and art of the IWW.

Sunday will offer a chance to take a labor history tour of the Twin Cities. We'll also visit with some old timers involved in past struggles and others engaged in present actions.

Certain events will be limited to card-carrying members of the IWW, with the keynote address and revue open to the public. Free housing is available on a limited basis, so please register early. Food will be provided at the bonfire and between discussions on Saturday. Registration fees for Wobfest will be $20.00, which can be waived upon request.

Additional festival details will be posted here as they become available. Questions on the weekend's events can be directed at the Twin Cities GMB at twincities at iww.org or (612) 339-4418.

Line up Fellow Workers! For the OBU,

Twin Cities GMB Wobfest Committee
612.339.4418
[email protected]

REGISTRATION FORM

(Due July 3, 2006)

Name:

Branch or Home Town:

IU and Occupation:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

On what nights will you need housing?

Do you have any needs or requests (disability/allergies/smoking/food etc.)?

Will you need transportation?

When will you arrive?

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*The Wobfest registration fee is $20.00 and may be waived by request.