What's Left 2015-10-04 Volume 30
You know it has been a long campaign when the mainstream media is forced to talk about trade deals to have something new to say.
US judge clears Saudi Arabia in 9/11 lawsuit | BBC
Jeremy Corbyn has given hope to my generation. Please don't let the cynics take it away | New Statesman
Profit and prescription drugs | What's Left
In the Canadian system, the private sector controls all aspects of prescription medication with profit for shareholders driving the industry. As such, it is not surprising when companies exploit their monopoly for huge profits. Recent events show just how ridiculous this system is.
Volkswagen scandal exposes big business | What's Left
The magnitude of the Volkswagen scandal can be boiled down to this: Volkswagen consciously installed software in some of its diesel-fuled models that would ensure cars would pass regulatory CO2 emissions standards, but only in the event of a test.
The new frontier for worker organizing | What's Left
Labour law reform discussions continue about how to help build workplace representation for the newly identified 'precariat' – the social class of precarious workers. During these discussions, it is important for socialists to examine the structural reforms needed within unions to prioritize organizing this group.
A slight variation on the argument for card check certification | What's Left
In Canada, there is a two step process for most workers to form a union. There is a card signing process which acts as a poll asking workers if they want democracy in their workplace. Then, if enough of them do, there is a vote asking those same workers if they want workplace democracy through a union.
What's Left 2015-09-27 Volume 29
This week focuses on organizing the precariat, what we need for labour law reform, a new argument for card check, a win against privatization, prescription drugs, VW scandal and UAW victories in the South.
What's Left 2015-09-13 Volume 27
In this week's edition, part two of our back-to-school special on privatization 'Losing control of the university: Corporatization'. Also, a call for a thorough reflection when reforming labour law; misogyny surfaces as students return to campuses countrywide; open source program takes on the most proprietary system known; and we ask if a leadership change bring change in broader values.
Three things for meaningful labour law reform | What's Left
Three things need to be remembered when discussing organizing precarious workers and the labour law reforms needed to support that organizing.