Iww Tapestries

This illustration is made by Montreal artist and labour rights activist Tricia Robinson

According to the IWW: The Black Cat -- traditionally drawn as angry with claws bared, arched back, and a brushy tail (pictured, right) -- has long been one of the symbols of the IWW. It was probably conceived by IWW member Ralph Chaplin (most famous for penning the IWW / labor anthem "Solidarity Forever"), who produced many of the IWW's early "slient agitator" graphics which -- themselves -- had a close association with hobo signs. We like to combine anarchist symbols and quotes with the visual art of anarchists like William Morris. Our goal is to create beautiful and accessible ways to approach the philosophy of Mutual Aid.

You're not just on strike when you're down at the picket, it's a battle you're fighting all day, so why only be visible in the fight when you're out there? Let people know that you are fighting for all of us all day long, every day of the strike, and you a re proud of what you are doing.

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Workers need to know that if they go on strike, which they ought to, that they'll have support both amongst their coworkers and more broadly. Wear this shirt to let everyone know where you stand.

This design was originally made by Rebel Arts and printed by Union Poster Service in 1939. I have redrawn, recolored, restored, and digitized it in order to preserve this piece of labor history. Check out more of my art and products at https://spacedoglaika.com/

According to the IWW: The Black Cat -- traditionally drawn as angry with claws bared, arched back, and a brushy tail (pictured, right) -- has long been one of the symbols of the IWW. It was probably conceived by IWW member Ralph Chaplin (most famous for penning the IWW / labor anthem "Solidarity Forever"), who produced many of the IWW's early "slient agitator" graphics which -- themselves -- had a close association with hobo signs. We like to combine anarchist symbols and quotes with the visual art of anarchists like William Morris. Our goal is to create beautiful and accessible ways to approach the philosophy of Mutual Aid.

This illustration is created by Montreal artist and labour organizer Tricia Robinson - Take a look at the shop for the U.S spelling of labor!

"While there is a lower class, I am in it, while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Eugene V. Debs (Cofounder of IWW union, or Industrial Workers of the World) -----(I make a couple bucks when these sell, and that money, at least, is going to [somewhere I haven't figured out yet]. It'll be an organization that is reputable and known. I'll edit this when I can think straight and figure out where it goes.)

This illustration was made by Montreal artist and labour organizer Tricia Robinson

Pay workers a living wage