Human needs before profits

High-tech, low pay and capitalist crisisHigh-tech, low pay and capitalist crisis

High-tech, low pay and capitalist crisis

The following excerpt (pages 81-84) from the book “Low-Wage Capitalism” by Fred Goldstein, written in 2012, deals with Sam Marcy’s…

January 5, 2019
While children die at border – Gov’t shutdown cuts jobs and services for millionsWhile children die at border – Gov’t shutdown cuts jobs and services for millions

While children die at border – Gov’t shutdown cuts jobs and services for millions

The current government shutdown, now in its second week, is being called a “partial” shutdown. While it’s true that much…

January 2, 2019
Alabama People’s Tribunal: ‘Food, water, health are human rights’Alabama People’s Tribunal: ‘Food, water, health are human rights’

Alabama People’s Tribunal: ‘Food, water, health are human rights’

Montgomery, AL - Advocates for a wide range of struggles in Alabama met with a new generation of health activists…

January 2, 2019
GM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defiendenGM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defienden

GM recorta empleos: los trabajadores se defienden

Detroit - General Motors anunció el 26 de noviembre que planea recortar más de 14.000 empleos y cerrar cuatro plantas…

December 26, 2018
Grandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolorGrandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolor

Grandes beneficios farmacéuticos para el dolor

Dsuvia. Ese es el nombre comercial del último opioide de alta potencia que pronto aparecerá en el mercado. Su nombre…

December 26, 2018
The unfolding economic crisis: political, systemic or both?The unfolding economic crisis: political, systemic or both?

The unfolding economic crisis: political, systemic or both?

Dec. 23 -- There is no doubt that political turmoil in the U.S. is contributing to growing panic in the…

December 23, 2018
WWP First Secretary Holmes on ‘The developing global capitalist crisis’WWP First Secretary Holmes on ‘The developing global capitalist crisis’

WWP First Secretary Holmes on ‘The developing global capitalist crisis’

This is an abridged version of a talk by Workers World Party First Secretary Larry Holmes at a New York…

December 18, 2018
Is Europe a powder keg?Is Europe a powder keg?

Is Europe a powder keg?

In the European Union of 28 countries (EU28), 118 million people (23.5 percent of the population) were at risk of…

December 18, 2018
GM cuts jobs – Auto workers fight backGM cuts jobs – Auto workers fight back

GM cuts jobs – Auto workers fight back

Detroit - General Motors announced Nov. 26 that it plans to slash over 14,000 jobs and close four plants in…

December 12, 2018
U.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to dropU.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to drop

U.S. life expectancy under capitalism continues to drop

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its latest numbers for life expectancy in the U.S. on Nov.…

December 6, 2018