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What is a "BST"?

Branch Secretary-Treasurer

[branch sek-ri-ter-ee trezh-er-er]

The chief administrative officer of a chartered IWW Industrial Union Branch or General Membership Branch.

"In our next meeting, we'll hear a report from the BST."

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A square red graphic with the IWW logo and black text stylized to look like a dictionary search. The text reads: The IWW Dictionary archive.iww.org/history/dictionary What is a "BST"? Branch Secretary-Treasurer [branch sek-ri-ter-ee trezh-er-er] The chief administrative officer of a chartered IWW Industrial Union Branch or General Membership Branch. "In our next meeting, we'll hear a report from the BST." Organize your workplace with the IWW! Learn more at iww.org/membership

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What is a "scab”? 

Scab

[skab]

A person who works after a strike has been called or who takes the job of a striking union member.

“John Doe went and got a job at the factory whose workers are striking. What a scab!”

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A square red graphic with the IWW logo and black text stylized to look like a dictionary search. The text reads: The IWW Dictionary archive.iww.org/history/dictionary What is a "scab”? Scab [skab] A person who works after a strike has been called or who takes the job of a striking union member. “John Doe went and got a job at the factory whose workers are striking. What a scab!” Organize your workplace with the IWW! Learn more at iww.org/membership

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What is a "branch"?

Branch
[branch]

A chartered group of IWW members in the same job site, city, or region, organized around a common workplace, industry, or regional grouping.

"This infographic was made by a member of the Gainesville Florida Branch."

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A square red graphic with the IWW logo and black text stylized to look like a dictionary search. The text reads: The IWW Dictionary archive.iww.org/history/dictionary What is a "branch"? Branch [branch] A chartered group of IWW members in the same job site, city, or region, organized around a common workplace, industry, or regional grouping. "This infographic was made by a member of the Gainesville Florida Branch." Organize your workplace with the IWW! Learn more at iww.org/membership

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What is a "FW"?

Fellow Worker
[fel-oh wur-ker]

Often shortened to "FW," "Fellow Worker" is how members of the IWW address each other as a sign of respect and camaraderie.

"Welcome to the union, FW!"

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A square red graphic with the IWW logo and black text stylized to look like a dictionary search. The text reads: The IWW Dictionary archive.iww.org/history/dictionary What is a "FW"? Fellow Worker [fel-oh wur-ker] Often shortened to "FW," "Fellow Worker" is how members of the IWW address each other as a sign of respect and camaraderie. "Welcome to the union, FW!" Organize your workplace with the IWW! Learn more at iww.org/membership

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What is a "Wobbly"? 

Wobbly 
[wob-lee]

A nickname of unknown origin for a member of the Industrial Workers of the World. Sometimes shortened to "Wob." 

"My friend is a member of the IWW. They're a Wobbly." 

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A square red graphic with the IWW logo and black text stylized to look like a dictionary search. The text reads: The IWW Dictionary archive.iww.org/history/dictionary What is a "Wobbly"? Wobbly [wob-lee] A nickname of unknown origin for a member of the Industrial Workers of the World. Sometimes shortened to "Wob." "My friend is a member of the IWW. They're a Wobbly." Organize your workplace with the IWW! Learn more at iww.org/membership

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