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Their theses are on Marxist Internet Archive https://www.marxists.org/archive/shliapnikov/1921/workers-opposition.htm

But basically their main demands were:

a) demilitarization of the party's style of work by permiting debate within the party, not appointing people to positions and moving them around without elections, not treating the suggestions of higher ranked party members as orders, and not accusing people of factionalism for literally just meeting with fellow parties members and discussing policy. They wanted a return to the comradely atmosphere and democratic culture of the underground period and revolutionary period to be clear, not western liberal democracy where all opinions are shouted publically from the rooftops.

b) workerization/proletarianization of the party. Non-proletarian elements (experts etc) that joined during the civil war to have memberships re-evaluated. Non-proletarians to be scrutinized more before joining party, including requiring a recomendation from a party member, which proletarian applicants wouldnt require. All party members required to do at least 3 months manual labour a year.

c) Promotion of worker-centred initiatives to fix the economy rather than NEP. Massive investments into heavy industry and increased production of agricultural tools. Pay raises for workers, and begin providing housing, food, etc for free. Encourage collectivisation so rural workers can afford new tools by pooling funds. Solicit investment from workers abroad instead of capitalists. Create state supports for workers to buy out their factories, particularly if the owner shuts them down.

d) increased role in economic planning/management for unions. Allow unions to strike, particularly in capitalist ownwed businesses. Stop intervening in union elections.