Introduction Social-reformist leftists and radical leftists often refer to capitalism. Radical leftists can often be criticized on that score because their references to capitalism are too vague. On the other hand, although social-reformist leftists also use the term "capitalism" in a vague sense, it is to their advantage since they sound radical without really being … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation or Surplus Value of Workers, the Composition of Capital and the Profit of the Canadian Economy in 2019 (before Covid) Based on Marxian Economic Categories: Preliminary Estimates
Author: Fred Harris
Kingston & District Labour Council: Another Council that Expresses Union Cliches
Introduction John Clarke, former major organizer for the defunct Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), went to Kingston and gave a mini-course of his course "Fighting to Win": January 2, 2026: Last month, I facilitated a one-day workshop for the Kingston and District Labour Council that was based on my twelve-week Fighting to Win course for … Continue reading Kingston & District Labour Council: Another Council that Expresses Union Cliches
Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: (iii) The equivalent form
I have created a set of flashcards for that part of the third section of chapter 1 of Marx's Capital, volume 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: (iii) The equivalent form (see https://quizlet.com/ca/1128573421/flash-cards/?funnelUUID=32433c48-620b-41be-8eb8-f022b5d8d4d1). There are also previous flashcards for the earlier section of chapter 1 on that site … Continue reading Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: (iii) The equivalent form
Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: The relative form: (ii) quantiative determination
I have created a set of flashcards for that part of the third section of chapter 1 of Marx's Capital, on The Simple Form of Value, The relative form: (i) quantitative determination (see https://quizlet.com/ca/1128560064/marx-capital-volume-1-chapter-1-section-3-the-value-form-or-exchange-value-part-2-the-simple-form-of-value-the-relative-form-ii-quantiative-determination-flash-cards/). There are also previous flashcards for the earlier section of chapter 1 on that site (as well as on this blog). Here … Continue reading Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: The relative form: (ii) quantiative determination
Empleadores como dictadores, Segunda Parte
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Los representantes sindicales suelen referirse a la “compensación justa” para justificar sus acciones a corto plazo. Por supuesto, no hay nada intrínsecamente malo en los objetivos a corto plazo, pero cuando se presentan como si fueran lo mismo … Continue reading Empleadores como dictadores, Segunda Parte
Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: The relative form: (i) the content
I have created a set of flashcards for that part of the third section of chapter 1 of Marx's Capital, on The Simple Form of Value, The relative form: (i) the content (see https://quizlet.com/ca/1128507978/marx-capital-volume-1-chapter-1-section-3-the-value-form-or-exchange-value-part-2-the-simple-form-of-value-the-relative-form-i-the-content-flash-cards/). There are also previous flashcards for the earlier section of chapter 1 on that site (as well as on this blog). Here … Continue reading Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Part 2: The Simple Form of Value: The relative form: (i) the content
La izquierda radical necesita cuestionar las instituciones sociales existentes en cada oportunidad, primera parte
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Antes de obtener un puesto de enseñanza supuestamente permanente (explicaré en una publicación mucho más adelante por qué uso la expresión “supuestamente”), trabajé durante varios años como maestro sustituto (con breves períodos en puestos de enseñanza de término … Continue reading La izquierda radical necesita cuestionar las instituciones sociales existentes en cada oportunidad, primera parte
Another Case of the Social-Reformist Cliche of Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes, Part Six: The Case of Marianne Cerilli
Introduction I had a debate of sorts with Marianne Cerilli, a self-defined social activist located in Winnipeg (she has her own business in the area). In the debate, she implied that "green labour" and a "just transition" would solve current economic, political, social and environmental problems. I questioned her view, but she vaguely referred to … Continue reading Another Case of the Social-Reformist Cliche of Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes, Part Six: The Case of Marianne Cerilli
Derechos de la Dirección, Séptima Parte : Convenio Colectivo del Sector Público, Quebec
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español. Es fascinante cómo la izquierda socialdemócrata o reformista, con su discurso sobre “buenos contratos”, “trabajo decente”, un “trato justo” y “justicia económica”, etcétera, no siente la necesidad de justificarse. Dan por demostrado precisamente lo que deberían probar a … Continue reading Derechos de la Dirección, Séptima Parte : Convenio Colectivo del Sector Público, Quebec
Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Subsection 1: The Simple Form of Value: Part 1, The two poles: Flashcards on Quizlet and in this Post
I have created a set of flashcards for the preliminary part of the third section of chapter one of Marx's Capital (see https://quizlet.com/ca/1128640083/marx-capital-volume-1-chapter-1-section-3-the-value-form-or-exchange-value-subsection-1-the-simple-form-of-value-part-1-the-two-poles-flash-cards/). There are also previous flashcards for the earlier section of chapter 1 on that site (as well as on this blog). Here is a copy of the flashcards: 1. Marx calls the … Continue reading Marx, Capital, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Section 3: The Value-form, or Exchange-Value, Subsection 1: The Simple Form of Value: Part 1, The two poles: Flashcards on Quizlet and in this Post
The Abolitionary 