The Anarcho-Syndicalist Association is holding a public discussion
'Anarcho-Syndicalism and the Public Transport Industry in the 80s'. The
discussion features a panel of former members of the Public Transport
Workers Association (PTWA) affiliated to the ASF. Topics include the
hugely popular 'Sparks' magazine, the PTWA and the 1990 Tramways
Occupation.
'Sparks' commenced publication in May 1986 and was initially produced by
the Melbourne Local of the ASF. In February 1987, the the PTWA was
admitted to the ASF and continued to publish 'Sparks' which became the
most popular publication in Melbourne's public transport industry with a
circulation of over 5,000. The influence of anarcho-syndicalism became
most apparent during the 1990 Tramways occupation where workers occupied
their depots and ran the service for free before the government cut the
power to the system.
A panel of former PTWA members will recount their experiences and take
questions from the audience.
WHERE: Warr Park Community Centre
De Carle St., Brunswick
just off Albion St.
WHEN: Saturday 22 January 2000 at 7pm
LL.VA
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