The German Workers' Movement

The German Workers' Movement refers to a social and political movement in the 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at improving the lives of working-class people in Germany. It emerged in response to industrialization, which brought about harsh working conditions and economic inequality. Workers organized into trade unions and political parties to advocate for labor rights, better wages, shorter workdays, and social reforms. The movement significantly influenced German politics, leading to the establishment of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and contributing to social changes that improved workers' rights and conditions throughout the country.