WHAT IS A.G.A.? The Anarchistische Groep Amsterdam is a group of people that has organized itself to fight the problems they encounter in daily life. This can be racism, exploitation, sexism or work. For this the A.G.A. is basing itself mainly on the ideas of anarchosyndicalism. These have as their basic values solidarity, mutual aid, self-management and direct action.

The Assebly: This is the weekly meeting in which all the members of the group can participate on the basis of equality. All the issues concerning the group are decided upon here. This can mean making plans of action in case of problems at work. But also decisions can be taken on the organizing of meetings and the making and spreading of propaganda material. Because the assembly is the first and the only place where all members of the group come together, it has the highest executive power of decision-making. This means that all the decisions taken in the assembly are binding. We always try to reach consensus when we are making decisions. All decisions taken outside the assembly, should first be discussed and approved by the assembly. This can be the case when AGA is working with other groups in a federation. In this case there will be a federation meeting with a delegate from AGA. Direct Action: Because we put emphasis on self-organisation, our action is direct action. This means that there is no interference of committees, negotiators or other intermediary persons. All action must be taken directly by the members of the group self. Therefore direct action is based on solidarity and mutual aid. Forms of direct action are: Information-Propaganda-Agitation: this is the most simple form of direct action, that is meant to spread our ideas and points of view about certain issues. This can be by pamphlets, publications (our magazine Directe Actie), the library, wall paintings, meetings with discussions, free radio, internet, stickers. Boycott: the boycott of a certain company exists of stopping the activity of the company by not using itâs products or services. For this the solidarity of all people is needed (donât forget that you can also be the one who is being exploited or doesnât get paid). Work-to-rule actions, slow-down actions, occupations, picketlines and similar forms of action by which the production process gets âsabotagedâ to exercise pressure to reach your goals. Strike: meant to stop production. It should be indefinite and end only when we get what we want or when we are at the end of our strength. It can only take place between Labour and Capital (without minimum services or interference by the state). This way we want to fight for a world without exploitation. A world in which there is going to be produced to satisfy human needs and not for profit. In this society the control over the workplace and the community should be in the hands of the people themselves. To accomplish this we have organized ourselves. If you want to know more about this or want to join us, you can contact us through: e-mail: aga@squat.net consultation hour and library: Eerste Schinkelstraat 14-16, Amsterdam; every Saturday from 14-18 hours mail: P.O. Box 16521 1001 RA Amsterdam ANARCHISTISCHE GROEP AMSTERDAM