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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:

  1. Workers’ solidarity
  2. Direct action
  3. Workers' self-management

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.


Images for kids

  • Cnt 1910

    The 1910 Congress in which the Spanish CNT was established

  • Émile Pouget

    Émile Pouget

  • Cnt afiliats

    Evolution of the number of affiliates in the CNT from 1911 to 1937

  • Textil

    CNT poster informing about the socialization of the Textiles industry

  • CNT-1mayo2010

    Members of the Spanish anarcho-syndicalist trade union CNT marching in Madrid in 2010

  • Anarchists (7180861973)

    Anarchists in Russia

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Anarcosindicalismo para niños

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