Description: (Activist)
William Dudley Haywood, also known as "Big Bill," was a prominent American labor organizer who played a key role in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and the Socialist Party of America. He promoted industrial unionism and the solidarity of workers from various trades and skill levels. Haywood participated in major labor conflicts like the Colorado Labor Wars and the Lawrence Textile Strike. Despite encountering legal obstacles due to his endorsement of direct action and rejection of political approaches, he steadfastly championed workers' rights throughout his lifetime.