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Workers of the Nazi party - Coggle Diagram
Workers of the Nazi party
Why did Hitler want to have control over the workers?
he wanted to ensure their loyalty and obedience to his regime. Before 1933 the workers had tended to vote for the left-wing parties
he needed to ensure their productivity increased, so he could achieve his ambitious foreign policy.
The Nazi organisation for the workers.
The German Labour Front (DAF)
What they did for the workers?
This was the Nazi organisation that replaced trade unions, which were banned in May 1933 because they could interfere with Hitler’s plans. It was run by Dr Robert Ley.
Workers could not strike, bargain for wages or leave their jobs without permission.
The DAF nearly always followed the wishes of employers, rather than employees.
The maximum working hours per week were increased from 60 to 72. Workers could not change their jobs without permission.
Strength through Joy (KDF)
This scheme was set up in November 1933.
Its aims were to make workers support Hitler by offering them rewards and to keep them occupied outside the workplace with organised leisure activities. It was run by Dr Ley.
Thier policies.
Rewards for those that comply with the work
Activities and rewards included:
evening classes;
theatre trips;
picnics;
broad range of mass participation sporting events;
very cheap or free holidays. There were walking holidays in Switzerland and skiing holidays in Bavaria. Two big cruise liners were built to sail people around the Canary Islands for only two weeks’ wages.
Beauty of Labour (SDA)
The role of this organisation was to help Germans see that work was good and that everyone who could work should do so.
It also encouraged factory owners to improve conditions for workers, for example better lighting and washing facilities.