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Industrial Workers of the World, often referred to as Wobblies, was formed in 1905 to advocate a single union among all workers. In 1909, the published a book of protest songs titled ''Songs of the Workers'', with “To Fan the Flames of Discontent” (their motto) printed on the cover of every copy. It contained 32 labor balods and became known as the “little red songbook”. | Industrial Workers of the World, often referred to as Wobblies, was formed in 1905 to advocate a single union among all workers. In 1909, the published a book of protest songs titled ''Songs of the Workers'', with “To Fan the Flames of Discontent” (their motto) printed on the cover of every copy. It contained 32 labor balods and became known as the “little red songbook”. | ||
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Folk Songs
These songs depict the early rural culture that was dominated by working/ lower class individuals. Seeing as this culture has limited historical documentation, early folk songs offer important detailed information for many isolated and obscure rural regions. These songs preach opposition to bosses and government policy and also stress unification among workers. They can be categorized into two distinguishable groups:
- Working songs: these songs encourage pride in hard and dangerous labor. They make light of strenuous working conditions and inadequate pay. They were sung by the workers while at work.
- Expressions of discontent: These songs advocate aggressive labor unions and often challenged the outrageous economic demands of the Populists during the 1890’s.
The Wobblies
Industrial Workers of the World, often referred to as Wobblies, was formed in 1905 to advocate a single union among all workers. In 1909, the published a book of protest songs titled Songs of the Workers, with “To Fan the Flames of Discontent” (their motto) printed on the cover of every copy. It contained 32 labor balods and became known as the “little red songbook”.
