What did the luddites do in the industrial revolution?

The Luddites were a secret oath-based organization of English textile workers in the 19th century, a radical faction of which destroyed textile machinery as a form of protest. Luddites feared that the time spent learning the skills of their craft would go to waste, as machines would replace their role in the industry. The term 'luddite' continues to be used today and refers to someone who is opposed to new technology.