Explore a bold, historical take on French trade unions and the push for workers’ control.
This book compiles thoughtful reflections and practical proposals from early 20th‑century activists as they argue that reform alone cannot end exploitation. It frames how unions might evolve to truly empower workers, including debates on general strikes, factory occupations, and the creation of workshop committees. With a focus on strategy and organization, it invites readers to consider how collective action could reshape industry and society.
- Understand the debate between reformist and revolutionary approaches within unions.
- Learn the case for workers’ control and how it could challenge capitalist structures.
- Examine tactics like factory occupations and the need for stronger union organization at the workshop level.
- See the role of national coordination and decentralized local efforts in building a durable movement.
Ideal for readers of labor history, political theory, and union strategy who want a clear, older‑generation perspective on how workers might take power inside and outside the workplace.