Notes from the Mammoth: KY IWW Tabling Events and our Latest Resolution

Despite the recent cold snap the KY GMB has been soldiering on. At our most recent meeting, FW Patrick Danner presented a motion in solidarity with his NJ contacts to support the upcoming demonstrations for a $15/hr minimum wage. See the resolution below:

Having seen the successes across the nation (most prominently in Seattle) as well as in the city of Louisville, the KY IWW has re-committed itself to supporting this fight wherever and whenever possible. So, in solidarity:

"From KY to NJ: $15 and a Union!"

We also have a few events coming up where you can come out and talk shop (and maybe even buy a book or two) with some real life Wobblies. First, FWs Patrick and Kate will be tabling the Mighty Kindness Earth Day festival, which just so happens to fall on the same day as GonzoFest, April 11th. This will be a can't-miss convergence of Thompson-ites and Greens that I personally can't wait to be a part of--don't miss out!

You’ll also find us tabling the Louisville Socialist’s Benefit Show, May 1st, at the Cure Lounge on Shelby (plugged in our last post as well), at which our branch secretary Mick will be speaking. Again, we hope to have a critical mass coming out to support this event, the proceeds from which will go to assist in building a solidarity network across the city as well as ongoing activist efforts from the Louisville Socialists (such as the ongoing minimum wage fight, among others).

Finally, one last plug for the Joe Hill Tour. The Indianapolis date, sponsored by our comrades in the

Indiana IWW GMB, has been tentatively set for May 2nd, though the final lineup for that particular date is TBD. Our delegate, FW J.P. will be there, however, so anyone who can make the trek and wants to hear some great folk and labor singers (and storytellers) should do so.

Stayed tuned for notes from Earth Day, as well as updates on the Joe Hill Tour and the May Day Benefit Show.