Radical visions Seattle General Strike
the pamphlet entitled russia did it.
revolutionary pamphlets littered streets of city. 1 called russia did proclaimed: russians have shown way out. going it? doomed wage slavery till die unless wake up, realize , boss have nothing in common, employing class must overthrown, , you, workers, must take on control of jobs, , through them, control on lives instead of offering masters sacrifice 6 days week, may coin profits out of sweat , toil.
in editorial in seattle union record, union newspaper, activist anna louise strong tried describe general strike s power , potential:
the closing down of seattle s industries, mere shutdown, not affect these eastern gentlemen much. let whole northwest go pieces, far money alone concerned.
but, closing down of capitalistically controlled industries of seattle, while workers organize feed people, care babies , sick, preserve order—this move them, looks taking on of power workers.
labor not shut down industries, labor reopen, under management of appropriate trades, such activities needed preserve public health , public peace. if strike continues, labor may feel led avoid public suffering reopening more , more activities.
under own management.
and why starting on road leads – no 1 knows where!
newspaper across country reprinted excerpts strong s editorial.
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