International Workingmen's Association

The International Workingmen's Association, also known as the First International, was founded in 1864 to unite various labor groups and socialist movements across Europe and beyond. Its main goal was to promote the rights and interests of workers, advocating for better working conditions and social justice. Influential figures like Karl Marx were involved, emphasizing the importance of collective action and solidarity among the working class. The organization aimed to address issues like exploitation and poverty, ultimately seeking to foster a stronger labor movement that could challenge the prevailing capitalist system. It disbanded in the 1870s but laid the groundwork for future labor organizations.