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Labor Activism

The Northwoods Socialist Collective seeks to be a resource for workers looking to get involved in their union, network with activists from other unions, or if their workplace is currently non-union, to help them unionize it. We are actively trying to build up a socialist presence in local unions, and to help build connections between labor, community & student activists.  Overall, our goal is to help build a militant, democratic and diverse labor movement that is capable of taking on the bosses, and winning!  Below is a modest list of labor organizing resources that we've put together.  Check back often to see what has been added.  

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A Little Bit About Us . . .

MISSION STATEMENT: The Northwoods Socialist Collective is a group of working class activists based in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.  We believe everyone should have a say in the matters that affect their lives.  That is why we are socialists.  We advocate for a socialism that is revolutionary, internationalist and feminist, as well as being anti-racist, anti-ableist, anti-imperialist, environmentally sustainable and fully committed to LGBTQAI+ liberation.  We invite you to join us in the struggle to make our communities and world a better place! Below is an attempt to list the things that we do, and the framework that we have for achieving the goals listed is our Mission Statement. POLITICAL EDUCATION: We feel that a crucial part of building a socialist movement is political education.  We encourage our members to study Marxist theory, and to apply it to understand how the world works and what can be done to change it.  We put on monthly Socialism and...

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