Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) is an anarchist group based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our goal is the creation of a directly democratic, free society capable of maximizing human potential and freedom within a framework of collective responsibility, mutual-aid, and solidarity. In short... Anarchism.


  		
  
	

Steel City Revolt! is our (usually) quarterly print publication. An organizing and communication tool for POG members and supporters we aim to help build the local anarchist movement by publishing anarchist-related articles on events, theory, history, analysis and culture. Subscriptions are available and most content is published online. 

  		





  
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Tactical Training Initiative aims to help people of diverse experience, levels and political involvements learn about protest tactics, radical movements, and successful strategies for social change. We hold trainings locally, both for POG members and for other groups, as well as traveling around the country when asked.

  		
  
	

Our Anarchist education and speakers series aims to educate the public on the true nature of anarchism as a non-hierarchical movement for direct democracy. Far from espousing random violence and selfishness as state and corporate interests claim, anarchism is a dynamic and realistic alternative to meet the needs and aspirations of our local community.

  		





  
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 .::February 6: Solidarity With The FAU-B: German Anarchist Union Banned By The Government::. 

  

     
What: Protest Gathering. Bring flags and messages of support.

When: Saturday, February 6th at 3:00pm

Where: Outside the Office of Honorary German Consul David Murdoch, 535 Smithfield Street, Downtown Pittsburgh


On December 11, 2009, the Berlin Courts decreed that the Free Workers' Union Berlin (FAU-B), an anarchist-syndicalist labor union 300 members strong, could no longer call itself a union or organize as such.


This is the culmination of a series of attempts by the renowned Babylon Cinema to legally undermine the FAU-B, which has emerged within the company as the strongest and most active workers' organization. The attack on the basic right of freedom of association is a defacto ban of the union and has potentially catastrophic consequences for all grassroots worker initiatives in the country.


As Hansi Oostinga of the FAU Berlin has stated, "Our month-long struggle at the Babylon Cinema has shown that self-organized, grassroots resistance is possible and can be successful, but also that all attempts will be made to stamp it out. A good union is one that the boss doesn't like."


The FAU-B is calling for international solidarity, asking supporters to protest outside German institutions, companies, and diplomatic missions. While Pittsburgh lacks a consulate general, we have an honorary consul- an individual appointed by the German Government to represent them in the city. In Pittsburgh, this is David Murdoch, a partner at a prestigious downtown law firm. Additionally relevant is that Germany is the largest foreign investor in the region, with seventy German-owned companies employing over 15,000 workers. We are also home to the U.S headquarters for major German firms such as Auma Actuators, Almatis, Bayer Schering, Draeger Safety, Neugart, ProMinent and Veka.


POG stands, as it always has and always will, in solidarity with grassroots labor initiatives facing government repression. We see the struggles of workers here as inseparable from the struggles of workers in Germany and elsewhere. This is simply recognition of the interconnected fate of those struggling against the forces of capital and the state. A modest gathering in solidarity with the FAU-B is important as a symbol of our collective commitment to support all workers under attack. At the protest we will have a video camera on hand to record solidarity messages. If the issue remains unresolved we will consider potentially more direct ways of increasing pressure locally.


For more information on the FAU-B case:

http://fau.zsp.net.pl/category/en


In Solidarity,


Pittsburgh Organizing Group

pog@mutualaid.org

www.organizepittsburgh.org

  


  





		

		posted on: January 14, 2010
	

		
May 22: POG Meet And Greet Orientation
Saturday, May 22 at 3:00pm
RSVP For Location
People regularly express an interest in getting more involved with POG, and the group is committed to providing regular opportunities to do so. Once or twice a year we hold an orientation event for potential new members. This no commitment gathering is intended to explain the political perspective of the group along with our process and requirements for formal membership.  There will also be ample time to have your questions answered.

If you are someone who finds common cause with our efforts and would like to get involved in the more day to day work of organizing then this event is for you!


Pittsburgh Organizing Group
pog@mutualaid.org
www.organizepittsburgh.org