Direct Action & Sabotage

When capitalists abuse workers, hoard wealth, and control the levers of political change, what can regular people do to make a difference? The International Workers of the World initially published this pamphlet in the early 1900s, asserting that direct action and sabotage are necessary tactics for disrupting the conditions of capitalist control, and setting the stage for building further collective power. Using real examples of individual and union actions, they encourage workers to learn from past mistakes and strategize for future success—they even point out that "anti-social" direct actions are often driven by capitalist conspirators! This pamphlet has been stirring up controversy for over one hundred years, but contemporary readers will find it's more relevant than ever.