The Working Man's Program, Arbeiter-Programme: An Address (1884)

The Working Man's Program, also known as Arbeiter-Programme, is a speech delivered by Ferdinand Lassalle in 1884. Lassalle was a German socialist and labor leader who played a significant role in the development of the German labor movement. In this address, Lassalle outlines his vision for a program that would benefit working-class people in Germany.The program includes a range of proposals, including the establishment of a national system of education, the abolition of child labor, the introduction of a minimum wage, and the creation of a system of workers' cooperatives. Lassalle also calls for the establishment of a national insurance system to provide support for workers who are injured or become ill.Throughout the speech, Lassalle emphasizes the importance of solidarity among working-class people and the need to work together to achieve their goals. He argues that the interests of the working class are fundamentally opposed to those of the ruling class and that only through collective action can working-class people improve their lives.The Working Man's Program is an important document in the history of the German labor movement and a significant contribution to the development of socialist thought. It remains relevant today as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for workers' rights and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.