Unemployment Is A Tool For The Ruling Class To Crush Worker Power
High unemployment rates mean employers have an army of desperate workers, who they can pay little and expect to be docile.
Economy
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Forget The Conspiracy Theories. Here’s The Real Problem With 5G
Microcell transmitters won’t give you COVID-19, but their implementation marks an intensification of a dangerous economic logic.
The CERB Has Changed My Life
The last few months have been the first period since I lost my job several years ago that I haven’t been constantly anxious.
Woke-Washing Can’t Erase Corporate Anti-Black Racism
Since public relations was invented, corporations have marketed progressive causes to disguise their contributions to social problems.
Draconian “CERB Fraud” Punishments Are Designed To Terrorize Workers
Threats of jail time and financial devastation are designed to give more power to bosses.
Canada Isn’t Doing Enough To Keep Public Aid From Tax Dodgers
None of the government’s measures to get tough on corporate tax dodgers will carry much weight without consequences for violators.
UBI And Job Guarantees Aren’t The Leftist Solutions We Need
Although these bold demands might pique political interest and galvanize public support, they aren’t good left policy options.
CERB Fraud Allegations Are Bullshit
Wealthy tax cheats cost us billions every year. So why is the media obsessed with unproven "CERB fraud"?
We Can’t Rely On The Goodwill Of Employers To Fight COVID-19
The next crisis will be at the worksite, where low waged, racialized or temporary foreign workers will be at their bosses’ whims.