Union of Revolutionary Workers of Austria (Marxist–Leninist) explained

Union of Revolutionary Workers of Austria (Marxist–Leninist)
Colorcode:Red
Leader:Alfred Jocha
Ideology:Communism
Marxism-Leninism
Position:Far-left
Country:Austria
Dissolved:2005
Split:MLPÖ

The Union of Revolutionary Workers of Austria (Marxist–Leninist) (German: Vereinigung Revolutionärer Arbeiter Österreichs (Marxisten-Leninisten)) was a communist group in Austria.

It was founded on June 22, 1968, created through a split of the MLPÖ.[1] The principal leader of the VRAÖ was Alfred Jocha. It published the monthly magazine Der Kommunist 1967-1970, Für die Volksmacht (For People's Power) from 1970 to 1997 and again from 1999, and Widerspruch 1997-1999.

Notes and References

  1. Alexander, Robert J.. Maoism in the developed world. Westport: Praeger, 2001. p. 56