Anarcho-syndicalism
Anarcho-syndicalism is a form of anarchism. It sees labour unions as something which will cause revolutionary change. This change will give freedom and equality to the workers. Anarcho-syndicalists want to get rid of the wage system and capitalism. They believe this leads to class divisions and inequality.
The basic concepts of anarcho-syndicalism are:
Anarcho-syndicalists believe that only direct action can bring about change. Anarcho-syndicalists do not take part in indirect action, like electing a representative to a government position.
Anarcho-syndicalism played an important role in the Spanish Civil War.
Anarcho-syndicalism Media
Founding congress of the Confederación Nacional del Trabajo (CNT).
French anarchist and trade unionist Émile Pouget (1860-1931)
Flag of the CNT-FAI
The black cat of the Industrial Workers of the World is also adopted as a symbol by anarcho-syndicalists
Members of the Spanish anarcho-syndicalist trade union CNT marching in Madrid in 2010
- June 12 was held in Moscow next protest demonstration of opposition. On the march sounded slogans against the government of Putin and his regime. Marsh took place against the backdrop of interrogations the leaders of the opposition movement and the next day after were a large-scale searches.
CNT's offices in Barcelona
Anarchists and anarcho-syndicalists in Brazil on 15 May 2019
Confederacion General del Trabajo's October 2005 demonstration in Barcelona
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