Anatomy of an Industrial Struggle (1976-1978)

1946-1989, Alternative Spaces, Authority, Defining the Enemy, Disruptive Spaces, Sabotage/Ecotage, Strike, Subjectives of Refusal, Subjects Redefined, Tactics of Disruption, The Bourgeoisie, The Workplace, Workers

This article was written by Garry Hill who worked at the Tonsley Park Chrysler plant in Australia in 1976 during the workers’ struggles – that he actively participated in.

“The text tells of the conflict inside the factory, the rough and tumble of mass meetings, workers’ resistance to production, the tactics of management and the role of the trade union- in this case the notorious Vehicle Builders’ Union.”