From labor law seminars to union counseling and lectures to film screenings: There’s plenty going on at FAU from October through December. There are also open meetings and counseling services. Stop by, join in, and get involved – you’ll find an overview of all dates and contact information here.
“Down with Weapons, Down with Hammers” is the title of a talk that Rudolf Rocker delivered in 1919 at a trade union congress in Erfurt. The talk was followed by an invitation for Rocker to visit nearby Sömmerda, the founding
“Berlin is pulsating, and rock ’n’ roll is our calling.” That’s how Berlin’s largest “event services provider,” 36 Stage XL GmbH, promotes itself. The company organises concerts ranging from classical to hip-hop, in smaller clubs and on the capital’s biggest
Screening and discussion: Anti-Authoritarians at War, with film director Nico Dix. The documentary tells the story of anti-authoritarian resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the experiences, motivations, and struggles of anarchists and anti-fascists who chose to resist aggression.
Since 2024, workers at CNT Barcelona have been fighting for better working conditions at NH Hotels, including fair wages, a cash-shortage allowance, and free parking. Management responded with intimidation and the dismissal of active union members.
On 11 May 2026, the labour court finally deemed the dismissals null and void, condemning NH Hotel’s for violating the fundamental right to freedom of association. The victory signals to the company that workers united can never be defeated.
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!