Don’t Be A Scab - Fair Wear - Unisex Organic T-Shirt - FREE DELIVERY

Design commemorating the first ever usage of the word “scab”, meaning “strikebreaker”. It was being used in print for the first time in July 1777, which from then on became one of the most important words in the international working class vocabulary. By the late 16th century the word “scab” had come to be used as an English insult, somewhat akin to “lowlife” or “scoundrel”. But at some point it began to be used by workers in industrial disputes as a label for workers who crossed picket lines and worked while their colleagues were striking for better pay or conditions. It first appeared in print in the Bonner & Middleton’s Bristol Journal, during a strike of shoemakers, where it reported the following:

“The Conflict would not been [sic] so sharp had not there been so many dirty Scabs”.

On scabs, author Jack London famously wrote the following:

“After God had finished the rattlesnake, the toad, the vampire, He had some awful substance left with which He made a scab. A scab is a two-legged animal with a cork-screw soul, a water-logged brain, a combination backbone of jelly and glue. Where others have hearts, he carries a tumor of rotten principles.”

This quote was turned into a design celebrating worker diversity by Indonesian illustrator Nanu. Rattlesnakes, Toads and Vampires united against Scabs!

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Stay stylish with this unisex t-shirt. It’s made from 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton, combining comfort with durability. The textured ribbed neck strikes a balance between sporty and casual and adds versatility to your wardrobe. Timeless and top quality—this is the t-shirt you’ll want to wear on repeat.
• 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz./yd.² (180 g/m²)
• Regular fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1 × 1 rib at collar
• Double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape on the inside of the back
• The fabric of this product holds certifications for its organic cotton content under GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OCS (Organic Content Standard)
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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