Workerism Collection

Trade union. Manifest published by the World Congress in London
Trade union. Emerged from the development of the Industrial Revolution in the late nineteenth century in Great Britain. Manifest published by the World Congress in London. 1896

Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Nineteenth-century

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555). German scientist. Known as the father of mineralogy. Engraving belonging to his work De Re Metallica. Basel 1564. Colored

Workers strike in Jumet (Belgium) on 26 March 1886. Strikers destroying an smelter in the H. Bandoux glass factory. Engraving

Industrial Revolution. London. Interior of an English factory. Late 18th century. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Switzerland. 19th century. Locomotive driven by compressed air used for the drilling of Saint-Gothard. Colored engraving of The Spanish and American Illustration, 1875

Mining. Coal mine with several floors. Colored engraving
Economy. 19th century. Mining. Coal mine with several floors. Colored engraving. The Art of the Illustration, 1888

Austria 19th century. Labour movement. Charge of Austrian hussars against the strikers mutineers in the neighborhood of New-Lerchenfeld (Vienna), April 8, 1890. Colored engraving

Labor movement. Strike in Paris protected by the army. 19th
Labor movement. Strike in Paris protected by the army. Late nineteenth century. Colored engraving

Les multituts (The Crowds) by Raimon Casellas
Raimon Casellas Dou (1855-1910). Spanish writer. Les multituts (The Crowds). Title cover. Edited in Barcelona, 1906

History of France. Decazeville strike. Military patrols crossing the Duke of Decazes square occupied by the strikers in the coal mines and steel mills. Engraving in 1886 by Comba. Colored engraving

Meeting held on May 1890 in Barcelona. The civil governor gr
Labor movement. Meeting held on May 1890 in Barcelona. The civil governor greets the demonstrators after requesting the reduction of working hours. Catalonia. Spain. Colored engraving

The Mint House. Workers in the smelting of gold pastes. Colored engraving from 1872. Spain

Police officers dispersing the strike of employees of Streetcar in New York, March 4, 1886. Colored engraving

Labor movement. Meeting held on May 1890 in Barcelona. The civil governor greets the demonstrators after requesting the reduction of working hours. Catalonia. Spain. Colored engraving

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"Workerism: Uniting the Labor Force for Rights and Revolution" Trade unions have long been at the forefront of advocating for workers' rights, as seen in the historic Manifest published by the World Congress in London. This pivotal document highlighted the need to address labor issues during the Industrial Revolution, a time when workers toiled tirelessly within English factories. Even before this era, figures like Georgius Agricola recognized the importance of scientific advancements in improving working conditions. However, it was not until events such as the Jumet strike in Belgium that workers truly began asserting their power collectively. The late 18th-century interior of an English factory depicted a scene where worker solidarity started gaining momentum. Across borders, Switzerland embraced innovation with locomotives driven by compressed air – a symbol of progress that brought both benefits and challenges for those employed within mining industries. Austria also experienced its own labor movement during this period, reflecting widespread discontent among workers. The struggle for better conditions persisted globally; even Paris witnessed strikes protected by armed forces as part of the broader labor movement. Raimon Casellas captured these social dynamics eloquently through his work "Les multituts (The Crowds), " shedding light on collective action's significance. France's history further exemplified worker activism through events like Decazeville strike, demonstrating how ordinary individuals could challenge oppressive systems. Meanwhile, Barcelona hosted a crucial meeting in May 1890 where civil governors faced demands from organized labor groups seeking justice and fair treatment. In essence, "workerism" encapsulates an ongoing fight against exploitation and inequality throughout history. From trade unions to strikes and artistic expressions like Casellas' masterpiece or historical milestones such as manifestos or meetings demanding change – all serve as reminders that united efforts can shape a more just future for every worker worldwide.