The Working Man's Program, Arbeiter-Programme: An Address (1884)

The Working Man's Program, also known as Arbeiter-Programme, is a speech delivered by Ferdinand Lassalle in 1884. Lassalle was a German socialist and political activist who played a key role in the formation of the German labor movement. In this speech, Lassalle outlines a program for the working class that includes demands for better wages, shorter working hours, and improved working conditions.Lassalle also calls for the establishment of worker cooperatives and the nationalization of certain industries. He argues that these measures are necessary to address the exploitation of the working class by the capitalist system. Lassalle's program was influential in shaping the policies of the German Social Democratic Party, which he helped to found.The Working Man's Program is a significant historical document that provides insight into the early days of the labor movement in Germany. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the history of socialism and the struggle for workers' rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lassalle was a German Socialist.

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