events Archive — FAU Berlin

March events

March at the FAU local is all about the history of anarcho-syndicalism. One lecture will shed light on Rudolf Rocker’s years in Berlin, while another will examine the early days of the Free Workers’ Union of Germany from 1918 to 1923 – a period marked by civil war, the Kapp Putsch, hyperinflation, the declaration of syndicalist principles, and the founding of the International Workers’ Association in Berlin in 1922. Regular meetings of the working groups and sections as well as legal advice services complement the program. In addition, there will be a full-day seminar on collective bargaining agreements and the founding meeting of the IGG Berlin-Brandenburg. Understanding history, organizing the present, building the future – at the FAU-Lokal, Grüntaler Str. 24.

November events

Even though it’s cold and dark outside, we’re staying active! In addition to our regular offerings such as union counseling and the open local, November will also feature a reading and a seminar on labor law, among other things. Come by!

Oktobertermine

Wie die Erntekörbe ist unser Kalender prall gefüllt mit Terminen und Treffen, vielleicht ist diesmal wirklich für alles etwas dabei: Ausflug ins Dokumentationszentrum NS-Zwangsarbeit, Auftakt der anarchistischen Schreibgruppe, solidarisches Schwitzen im Sport-Club oder einfach mal wieder zur Vollversammlung und Rundumblick bekommen, was so im Syndikat und auf Bundesebene abgeht?

From “Eine Mark mehr” to “We organise in less than 10 minutes”

BERLIN, 5 September 2023 – Wildcat strikes at Ford, Hella and GORILLAS 1973 – 2023

The State – Nothing But Us?

Ideas (and ideals) about the democratic state and its role in capitalist society are multiple and diverse. Many imagine the state to be a fine institution in principle, and also in practice if only everybody would pull together. Some see it as a manifestation of related forces: unfixed, constantly changing, and open to influence. Others consider the state a suitable instrument for putting their own progressive ideas into practice, while others still see it as a mere enforcer of capitalists‘ interests. There are also those who find some of its departments and features (e.g. social and welfare services, the rule of law etc.) good and worth defending, even while other departments (e.g. the police, the army, the ministry of economy etc.) are significantly less popular.