APRIL 19 3pm – Robert Ovetz, WHEN WORKERS SHOT BACK

On Sunday, April 19, we will be joined by historian Robert Ovetz, who will discuss his recently published book, When Workers Shot Back. Class Struggle from 1877 to 1921. The main reading will be the introduction to the book, available here: Ovetz – When Workers Shot Back – Intro

Condensed versions of the chapters on wildcat strikes and the Seattle 1919 general strike can be found here:

https://roarmag.org/essays/seattle-general-strike-1919/

https://portside.org/2018-11-10/different-wwi-anniversary

We will meet at Floods Hall. Bring snacks!

This event is sponsored by Railway Workers United.