Syndicalism, shortened to Synd, is an economically left-wing, moderate libertarian and culturally varied, usually 
left-leaning ideology who is the son of 
Socialism, and believes that unionization of the workforce, the establishment of local, decentralized revolutionary worker organizations called syndicates and advancements of worker's demands through the use of strikes and direct action is the best method by which a socialist society should be achieved.
History
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Ideological Analysis and Comparison
Syndicalism versus 
Council Communism
These two ideologies may appear very similar of the bat, and they mostly are, but have a few key differences. First of all, council communism is scientific while syndicalism tends, not guaranteed, to be utopic(in a Marxist sense). The second key difference is that syndicalism wants unions to own businesses while council communism wants worker elected councils/boards. This might seem small but in reality, it can be quite a huge difference, as in 
Council Communism all workers get to vote for the council while in 
Syndicalism only unionized employees can vote. A third key difference is that Syndicalism may, and often does, support political parties (but in a unionized format and within a syndicalist economy) while Council Communism despises the very idea of political parties and partisanship.
Syndicalism versus 
Guild Socialism
Syndicalism and 
Guild Socialism also bear a lot of similarities but differ in that syndicates and unions are worker representative bodies for specific companies while guilds are worker owned organizations that represent entire industries in specific municipalities. Guild Socialism has no specific civic or governmental stance. While syndicates operate within a market economy (usually) but with worker ownership of workplaces, guild socialism on the other hand, allocates resources and needs to their workers directly.
Criticisms
Criticisms From The Left
Many leftists (most notably Council Communism) criticize Syndicalism as, they claim, that union bosses can often become corrupt and use similar "abusive" employment practices as private business owners and thus defeats the whole point. Council Communists also claim that under Syndicalism unemployed workers and non-unionized workers can be hung out to dry as unions close ranks and treat themselves as an upper class.
Criticisms From The Right
Many 
libertarians and 
conservatives criticize Syndicalism too because it forcibly collectivises industry and puts it in the hand of corrupt, greedy unions. 
Right-wing ideologies also attack Syndicalism for destroying competition and innovation as no one, they claim, will be able to profit from their work and so no one would work hard or be innovative under a Syndicalism society.
Personality
Syndicalism is often portrayed as obsessive about unionization, significantly more than his father, and he can often be seen attempting to persuade other leftists to organize and/or join worker's strikes, being highly concerned with the rights and demands of the workers and extremely critical of business owners and their practices. Synd also loves the HOI4 mod Kaiserreich due to his presence as a major ideology both in-universe and in the game.
He is often religious, but often still, socially progressive or "socially laissez-faire". However, this is not hard and fast, and many are culturally conservative too. This is exacerbated when he works in a 
culturally conservative area but of course, the opposite is true when he works in a 
cultually progressive area.
How to Draw
Symbols
Different syndicalist symbols can be used to represent Syndicalism.
- A crossed torch and hammer is used to represent Syndicalists in the fictional universe of Kaiserreich. While this symbol is easily recognizable online, it was not used in real life.
- A three-pointed red star was used by Republican factions in the Spanish Civil War.
- A black cat emblem is used by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), a modern-day syndicalist organization.
- An emblem with Hercules was used by the CNT (Anarcho-Syndicalists) in the Spanish Civil War.
- A yoke and arrows emblem was used by National Syndicalists in Spain.
- A golden arm holding a hammer is used by
De Leonism, a form of Marxist Syndicalism.
Drawing
- Draw a ball with eyes.
- Fill it in with red.
- In black, draw one of the aforementioned symbols.
- (Optional) Add a construction worker's hat.
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | #FF0000 | 255, 0, 0 | |
| Black | #141414 | 20, 20, 20 | |
| Yellow (hat) | #FFF301 | 255, 243, 1 | |
| Orange (hat) | #FDCA0C | 253, 202, 12 | |
Relationships
Workers
Socialism - Thanks for teaching me how to strike.- Council Communism - Fellow lover of worker's councils who I often strike together with. Though unions are better, sorry not sorry.
Alter-Globalization - Based solidarity with second and third world brothers while protecting our jobs and them from 
neo-slavery!
Utopian Socialism - Most of my advocates were you!
Democratic Socialism - Worker-controlled means of production sounds great to me.
Anarcho-Syndicalism - My dear son who carried on my legacy.
Progressive Conservatism - Based protecting the rights of LGBT workers while standing up for our traditonal values!
Conservative Socialism - My fellow ally who defends both the workers and traditional values. Try to be less homophobic and stand in solidarity with LGBT workers
Federalism - The best way to run the Syndicates.
Green Syndicalism - Based fellow union workers.
Marxism - I like your ideas a lot. Although I didn't read your book.
Market Socialism - One way to tell a neoliberal that we don't need them for free markets.
Social Corporatism - Looks like 
Social Democracy finally fully embraced sectoral bargaining.
Nordic Model - Could go further, but you're a pretty damn good compromise if I'm being honest.- De Leonism - My American son, who combines my ideas with those of Marx.
Yellow Socialism - Though a bit too friendly with the bosses, we both agree that syndicates should have a bigger role over who gets the profit.
Geosyndicalism - A Georgist I can follow!- Guild Socialism - You're a good friend but you're also very bossy, like my manager.
National Syndicalism - Nation, tradition and authority are contentious topics between us, but many conservative workers like you (but more moderate) and I suppose you are okay
Monarcho-Syndicalism - Eh, as long as workers have power in their workplaces and you aren't absolutist, I will tolerate your monarch's existence.
Marxist Feminism - A union man has a happy life when he's got a union wife!
Frenemies
Technocracy - I don't know about you, on one hand, you are the experts that plan my economy, on the other you can often be out of touch college student know-it-alls.
Industrialism - What would the workers be without the factories they work in, and vice versa? But also, you need to be responsible and ensure our children have clean air to breathe.
Anarcho-Communism - You're based but I wish people would stop confusing my son for you. It’s getting old.
Keynesianism - Sure, I want better wages and access to benefits but you're a tad too moderate.
Marxism–Leninism - I like the whole socialism idea but trade.
Cliffism - You are a bit more interesting but I do admire your passion for striking and action. SOLIDARITY!- Social Democracy - You support trade unions, welfare states & labor rights, but reforming capitalism isn't enough. (Take the sectoral bargaining pill completely and I'll love you.)
Corporatism - Alright, but way too statist for my liking.
Bosses
Left Communism - In what way does a free organization of working men distract from true socialism, you armchair lover?
Capitalism - The gentle labourer shall no longer suffer from the noxious greed of Mr. Krabs!
Neoliberalism - Union busting welfare lover.
Mediacracy - Stop making us look bad, dammit!
Plutocracy - Put your money where your mouth is.
Social Liberalism and 
Pink Capitalism - I don't want your bribes, I need a job. And having more diversity isn't going to solve anything. We don't need rich Ivy League idiots telling us what to do.
State Liberalism - You are literally the two above except worse!
Fascism - STOP BANNING TRADE UNIONS! State-owned labour campaigns aren't gonna cut it. I hate being related to you so much. I will bash your skull in.
Corporatocracy - I couldn't think of a more natural enemy.
Reactionary Socialism - We're not all like you, contrary to what others think.
Post-Industrialism - FUCK YOU for outsourcing all our jobs and factories to China!! Typing keys in a computer isn't going to cut it out, kid.
Third Way - So you call yourself the Labour Party yet you don't like labour unions. Curious.
Liberal Conservatism - No, you're not going to bust my trade unions! But on social issues you are cool.
Zelenskyism - Why did you cancel the labour laws?
Illegalism - Stop infiltrating our unions. You are the impostor among us.
Pinkertonism - Stop strike-breaking and espionage, you corporate puppet.
Further Information
Literature
- Ford, Earl C.; Foster, William Z. (1913). Syndicalism.
Wikipedia
Videos
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