Appendix to the Public Lectures
GA 85
1 May 1902, Berlin
Translated by Steiner Online Library
54. On the Historical Development of Labor and the Labor Movement
[ 1 ] The gathering of engravers and chasers at the “Dresdener Garten,” Dresdener Str. 45, was attended by 120 people. Dr. Rudolf Steiner provided a broad overview of the historical development of labor and the labor movement in the civilized nations, before going on to illustrate the nature of the modern labor issue and to characterize the significance of May 1 from the standpoint of socialism. – The resolution of the trade union commission was adopted unanimously. Among those present were 14 unemployed people.