Founded in Chicago in 1905 as an international labor union. Promoted revolutionary industrial unionism and worker solidarity. Welcomed all workers, including immigrants and women. Created over 900 unions in 350 cities across 38 states
Anarcho-syndicalism emerged from IWMA's anti-authoritarian faction and French CGT. Movement gained prominence in Europe and Latin America after Amsterdam Congress. Reached peak during Spanish Revolution of 1936 with CNT's economic collectivization
Syndicalism emerged in Spain and North America in 1870s. Term "syndicalisme" originated in French, meaning trade union. Syndicalists sought industrial unionization and direct action for workers' rights
Collective bargaining is negotiation between employers and workers through unions. ILO considers it a fundamental right for all workers. Process includes negotiating working conditions, salaries, and benefits