CNT
Spain: Thousands march against new labour laws
As millions fight new employment laws in France, last week 5,000 people marched in Madrid against new proposed labour reforms in Spain.
On Saturday 1st April the Spanish anarcho-syndicalist trade union, the CNT, held a demonstration and workers arrived in buses from all over the country to attend.
Radowitzky, Simon, 1891-1956
A biography of Ukrainian-born anarchist Simon Radowitzky, who assassinated a police chief responsible for the killings of workers.
Simon Radowitzky
Aka Szymon Radowicki, born 10 September or November 1891 - Ukraine, died 29 February 1956 - Mexico
Szymon Radowicki (more usually known in Argentina as Simon Radowitzky) was born on either the 10th of September or November 1891 into a workers family in the Jewish community in the little Ukrainian village of Stepanice (Stapanesso).
Orive, Wenceslao Jimenez 'Wences', 1922-1950
A short biography of Wenceslao Jimenez 'Wences' Orive, Spanish anarchist who fought in the guerrilla resistance to Franco following the fascist victory in the Civil War.
Wenceslao Jimenez ‘Wences' Orive
Born Spain, 28 January 1922, died Spain, 9 January 1950
Wences was born in Gijon (Asturias) on the 28th January 1922. He was the oldest of four brothers. His father was a railway worker, ticket collector and activist in the anarcho-syndicalist union the CNT.
Tejada, Macario, 1913-1967+
Biographical information about Spanish soldier, anarchist and Civil War fighter Macario Tejada.
Macario Illera Tejada
Born 1913 - Vitoria, Spain, died in date and place unknown
Tejada was born in Vitoria in 1913, into a very poor family, he spent some time in the workhouse.
Buenaventura Durruti - Peter E. Newell
Buenaventura Durruti
Controversy: Anarchists in the Spanish Revolution - Sam Dolgoff
Sam Dolgoff analyses and discusses the decision of the anarcho-syndicalist CNT to join the Republican government during the Spanish Civil War.
Persici, Celso, 1895-1988
A short biography of Italian anarchist bricklayer Celso Persici, who fought fascism across Europe and in Morocco, by his son.
Celso Persici
Born 1895 - Italy, died 15 September 1988 - Nice, France
Piñol, Juan Brell, 1908-1976+
Biographical information about Spanish anarchist woodworker and Civil War and Resistance fighter and later pensioners' advocate Juan Brell Piñol.
Juan Brell Piñol
Born 1908 - Valencia, Spain, death information unknown
Born in Valencia in 1908 into an anarchist family, his childhood was 'eventful' due to the banishments and harassment inflicted on his father. He belonged to the anarchist union the CNT's Woodworkers' Union.
Toublet, Jacques 'Jacky', 1940-2002
A short biography of French anarcho-syndicalist print worker Jacky Toublet.
Jacques 'Jacky' Toublet
Born 1940 - France, died 14 June 2002 - France
17. Open Letter to the Spanish Anarchists
Makhno expresses his solidarity with the Spanish working class libertarian movement of the 1930s.
Dear Comrades Carbó and Pestana,
