"Big Bill Haywood" was a nickname given to the American labor leader and socialist William Dudley Haywood. He was one of the founders of the Industrial Workers of the World or IWW, a labor union that aimed to unify different skilled and unskilled workers to fight for better rights and wages. Apart from his contributions to the labor movement, Haywood was also known for his colorful personality and imposing physical stature. Some synonyms for "Big Bill Haywood" could include "the hefty union boss", "the towering revolutionary", "the burly labor leader", or "the imposing socialist activist". Regardless of the label, Haywood left a lasting impact on American labor history.