General German Workers' Association

The General German Workers' Association was a political organization founded in 1863 by Ferdinand Lassalle to represent the interests of industrial workers in Germany. It aimed to promote workers' rights, social reforms, and political participation through evidence-based advocacy and education. The association sought to improve working conditions, establish social security systems, and advance democratic ideals. It played a key role in the development of the German labor movement and related political parties, emphasizing both economic improvements and broader social and political change for the working class.