So much for the summer slump – even though it’s very hot, there are some great events in July that are worth checking out. Come to our talk marking the 150th anniversary of Bakunin’s death, or stop by the open house. Otherwise, the FAU wishes you a wonderful and militant summer!
Open Lokal (Grüntaler Str. 24) every Friday 6-9 p.m.
03.07. [GER] Vortrag und Diskussion zu Michail Bakunins 150. Todestag – 19:30 Uhr @ Lokal
11.07. Memorial demonstration marking the 92nd anniversary of Erich Mühsam’s death – 2:00 p.m., Oranienburg Train Station.
17.07. Film Screening of Anti-Authoritarians at War at the FAU-Lokal, in the presence of director Nico Dix
Regular Appointments:
Health and Social Section Meeting (first Tuesday of the month, 7.00 pm): As always, there will be an opportunity to discuss the situation in our workplaces and talk about ongoing disputes. Contact: faub-gesoz@fau.org • Place: Local – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Culture and Media Section meeting (4th Monday of the month, 7.00 pm): If you work in the cultural sector or the media industry – whether as an employee, a worker or the self-employed – please do come along! Place: likely to be a hybrid event at Lokal and online via faub-medien@fau.org
Foreigners Section Open Meeting (4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30 pm): A mix of group consultations for comrades and workers with pressing issues, updates on new working groups (Betriebsgruppe) and miscellaneous matters. Comrades, new and old! If anyone has any agenda items, please don’t hesitate to email them to me in advance. Contact: faub-aus@fau.org • Place: Local – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
City Section Potsdam meets in the second week of the month for a discussion meeting and in the fourth week of the month for an organisational meeting: At the discussion meeting, we discuss current anarcho-syndicalist and contemporary issues. We use the second meeting of the month to deal with all organisational matters relating to the section. Before you come along, please do get in touch with us beforehand so that we can keep you up to date with any last-minute changes: faup-kontakt@fau.org.
AG8M meeting (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6.00 pm): In the AG8M working group, we are building a structure of solidarity and mutual support for comrades who face various forms of exploitation, discrimination and oppression. We are also connecting with other feminist, anti-racist and anti-capitalist campaigns and groups, organising workshops and planning (direct) actions. Anyone who wishes to be part of this is welcome to join. Contact: faub-ag8m@fau.org • Place: Local – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
AG Information and Knowledge meeting (2nd Friday of the month, 6.00 pm): The focus of the meeting is on working together to organise, maintain and further develop our library. Contact: faub539@fau.org • Place: Local; online participation is also possible on request.
Lokal Working Group Meeting (2nd Monday of the month, 6.30 pm): The Lokal and Grassroots Working Group is an open group and always welcomes new support, suggestions and ideas. Especially if you’re looking for an opportunity to get to know the FAU Berlin for the first time and get involved even with little experience, this working group is perfect for you! Contact: faub2018@fau.org • Place: Local – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Transport and Delivery Working Group meeting: The working group is aimed at people working in various areas of logistics. Whether you’re a railway worker, bus driver, public transport staff or a driver for delivery services, or work in warehousing or dispatch logistics. We create a supportive, safe space for workers to address any kind of workplace issue and exchange views with fellow members. Contact: faub355@fau.org • Place: Lokal – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Consultation Working Group meeting (2nd Wednesday of the month, 7.00 pm): We want to discuss the organisation of trade union consultation, as well as experiences and impressions from recent consultation sessions. We’re always happy to welcome comrades who are interested in the working group or in the topic of consultation. Feel free to drop by. Contact: faub710@fau.org • Venue: Lokal – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Public Relations Working Group meeting (1st Tuesday of the month, 6.30 pm): If you’d like to get involved, produce content or help with announcements, please get in touch and feel free to come along to the meeting. We look forward to seeing you! Contact: faub-oa@fau.org • Place: Lokal – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Open Meeting of the Working Group School (3rd Wednesday of the month, 7.15 pm): So far, we’ve been teachers at state schools and we discuss our working conditions and syndicalist perspectives on them. However, everyone who works or will be working in schools is welcome – not just teaching staff, but also parents and pupils. Do come along! You’re also welcome to get in touch if you can’t make it on the day. Contact: faub-schule@fau.org • Place: Lokal – Grüntaler Str. 24, Berlin-Wedding
Trade Union Consultation
Open to all – 3rd Friday of the month. Please send your request to faub-beratung@fau.org. Please submit your request at least two days before the appointment.
Legal Consultation
For members only – 2nd Tuesday of the month starting at 5:00 p.m.
An online legal consultation with lawyer Klaus Stähle is available. Here, you can discuss legal questions with an attorney. Contact: faub1969@fau.org – please submit your request at least two days before the appointment.
For members only – 4th Tuesday of the month starting at 5:00 p.m.
An online legal consultation with attorney Rupay Dahm will take place. Here, legal questions will be discussed with an attorney. Contact: faub1815@fau.org – please submit your request at least two days before the appointment.