Pierre Monatte
Pierre Monatte | |
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Monatte c. 1915 | |
| Born | 15 January 1881 Monlet, France |
| Died | 27 June 1960 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Known for | Trade unionism |
Pierre Monatte (15 January 1881 – 27 June 1960) was a French trade unionist, a founder of the Confédération générale du travail (CGT, General Confederation of Labour) at the beginning of the 20th century, and founder of its journal La Vie Ouvrière (Workers' Life) on 5 October 1909. Monatte has been considered one of the great figures of revolutionary syndicalism.