Topic > for immediate and widespread political change; He recognizes that policy changes can benefit workers, but his more immediate goal is to unite them. The collective strength of the union will then be able to reach "the representation of the working class... through a defender chosen and paid by the workers' union". This representation will enable policy reforms that benefit workers, such as recognizing the right to work or education. While Marx and Engels would agree with Tristan's call for unity among workers, they argue that “[communist] goals can only be achieved through the forcible overthrow of all existing social conditions.” The inevitable revolution of the proletariat would perhaps be violent. On the other hand, Tristan discourages the use of violence, stating that "instead of mourning your woes, destruction would only make them worse”.”.