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Card of National Confederation Labour
Card of National Confederation Labour (Confederacion Nacional del Trabajo). 1939. Spain
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Anarchism Anarchist Association Confederation Internacional Labor Labour Member Movement Nacional
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This powerful and evocative image captures the defiant spirit of the Anarcho-Syndicalist movement in Spain during the tumultuous year of 1939. The Card of the National Confederation of Labor (Confederacion Nacional del Trabajo, or CNT-FAI), displayed prominently in the photograph, serves as a testament to the enduring commitment of its members to the principles of anarcho-syndicalism. The CNT-FAI was a revolutionary labor organization that emerged in Spain during the late 19th century. It rejected the hierarchical structure of traditional trade unions and instead advocated for direct action and the self-management of workplaces. Anarcho-syndicalism, as a philosophy, sought to merge the economic and social spheres of life, with the ultimate goal of creating a society based on mutual aid, solidarity, and freedom. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) provided a fertile ground for the CNT-FAI to put its ideas into practice. During this period, anarchist militias played a significant role in the resistance against the Nationalist forces led by Francisco Franco. However, with the Nationalists' victory in 1939, the CNT-FAI and other leftist organizations were brutally repressed. Thousands of anarchists were executed, and many more were forced into exile. Despite the tragic outcome of the Spanish Civil War, the legacy of the CNT-FAI and the broader anarchist movement continues to inspire and influence labor and social movements around the world. This image, with its poignant depiction of the CNT-FAI card, serves as a reminder of the courage and determination of those who fought for a more just and equitable society.
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