In the end, the prostitutes began to look after their own interests. A little time had elapsed before they began thinking of vindicating them­selves. One day they realised that they also could be in the revolution. Immediately they turned out the patrons to whom the houses belonged and occupied the working premises. They proclaimed their equality. After a number of stormy debates, they formed a trade-union and presented a petition for affiliation to the C.N.T. All profits were equally shared. Henceforth, instead of the usual former picture of the ‘Sacred Heart,’ a framed notice was hung up in every brothel announcing: ‘You are requested to treat the women as comrades. – The Committee. (By order.)

Mary Low, Red Spanish Notebook