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Finn Hammer (USA - 1957)
Honoring the Finnish Labor Movement

Welcome to Harry Siitonen’s “Finn Labor” Website.

      We begin with Harry’s memoirs, which you may view by clicking on the link above.  He also has a brief history of the Finnish-American labor movement he’s delivered as a paper on a couple of occasions, and other articles he’s written could appear here.

      Harry had often thought of doing an on-line newsletter, which he would name “Finn Labor”, as that is part ofhis proletarian activist identity.  It would be devoted mostly to information on the Finnish radical and labor movements, which are of special interest to him.

      Those are things in store.  Harry is a fascinating individual, with a long and rich and radical life, with stories to share.  I urge you to visit FinnLabor.net from time to time, just to see what’s up.

I’m Daniel ben Avram, the PeaceHost.net Webscribe, but you may e-mail the Finn by clicking on the e-mailbox below:

Meanwhile, here’s an interesting link, just to get started:  SASK — Trade Union Solidarity Centre of Finland.

Rauha, Yhteistoiminta & Ihmisoikeudet,


Hey, Harry’s in a cartoon!

For those who don't know Finnish:

       1. The balloon in the upper-right corner reads: “Maximum retirement age to 70 years.”
       2. Harry (in the foreground with the walker) asks: “Have you lived long in this old age home?”
      3. The woman with the walker responds: “No, I'm working here.”

Here’s a very fine poem by Heidi Komulainen – Utopias, Part IX

Abe Lincoln got it right:

Harry writes, “Here’s a picture of me at a Golden Gate Racewalkers holiday party yesterday in Oakland, CA. Photo by host Mort Landsberg”

  More from Harry’s Poetry Corner: “Name In Vain” Check it out.

 Harry’s been back to the aulde country. Check out this photo: Harry @ Suomenlinnaon. Cheers!

 Harry’s just completed the fifth istallment of his memoirs. It’s not just for family and friends, or for Finns or labor activists — it’s a good read. Check it out: Harry’s Latest.

  Harry’s poetry corner.  (Check out his recently-penned: What’s Immoral – (An alphabetized laundry list aspiring to become a poem).

 Harry returned from FinnFest in Minnesota last July.  Here are the remarks he delivered:  READ.

 Sadly, Utah Phillips has taken the High Rail.  Read Harry's Obit.  'Twas a wonderful send-off was given him at the Ashkenaz August 1st.  Harry was there, and spoke, and was much music & merriment.  His music and legacy live on.

The music you hear is from a wonderful Finnish fiddle group, Frigg. Its reproduction is unauthorized (for now), so please visit their Website and support their outstanding musical efforts: