by Socialist Workers Party of Germany

“ Programme of the Socialistic Working Men's Party of Germany Gotha, May 1875
I. Labour is the source of all wealth and all culture, and as useful work in general is possible only through society, so to society, that is to all its members, the entire product belongs; while as the obligation to labour is universal, all have an equal right to such product, each one according to his reasonable needs.
In the existing society the instruments of labour are a monopoly of the capitalist class; the subjection of the working class thus arising is the cause of misery and servitude in every form. ”

“ Abolition of all exceptional laws, especially as regards the press, unions, and meetings, and generally of all laws which restrict freedom of thought and inquiry. Administration of justice by the people. ”

“ Inspection of mines, of factories, workshops, and home industries by officials chosen by the workmen. An effective Employers' Liability Act. Regulation of prison labour. Workmen's funds to be under the entire control of the workmen. ”