John O'Reilly

Hat Trick

Submitted by Recomposition on Sep 15 2016 02:29

A piece by John O’Reilly in Minnesota about his experiences working at a liquor store. Sports is often there in the background shaping our interactions, defining relationships, and reflecting the struggles and aspirations of workers. In Hat Trick O’Reilly reminds us of the role of sports setting out the divisions and unity in our lives.

Happy birthday to Recomposition!

Submitted by Recomposition on Sep 20 2015 23:15

A short article by John O’Reilly & Monica Kostas, celebrating five years of Recomposition.

The bell tolls for thee, motherf*cker - John O'Reilly

Submitted by Recomposition on Dec 21 2014 21:48

Get ready to never see bus drivers the same way again. This week we feature a story by John O’Reilly who takes us through the route of his daily tribulations as a city bus driver in Minneapolis.

On being eaten by the young

John O'Reilly on some organization issues he sees in the IWW.

Socialism in Minneapolis: thinking about elections

An analyses of socialist electoralism in Minneapolis, by John O'Reilly.

Shotgun organizing - John O'Reilly & Juan Conatz

John O'Reilly and Juan Conatz talk about 'shotgun organizing' which they define as an individualized way of thinking every problem needs to be solved in the most intense and forceful fashion possible, regardless of whether or not it can be handled differently or of the effects on a workplace organizing committee.