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
Category: Reformism vs. Class Struggle
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
The Circular Economy as a Proposed Solution to the Environmental Crisis According to a Social-Reformist Leftist
Introduction On April 24, 2026, Sid Ryan, former president of the Ontario Federation of Labour, posted on Facebook a claim that social reformists like himself are pragmatists who get things done and achieve something for the working class whereas radical leftists have done practically nothing for the working class. I indicated on my last post … Continue reading The Circular Economy as a Proposed Solution to the Environmental Crisis According to a Social-Reformist Leftist
Socialdemocracia o reformismo social y sindicalismo: Sus limitaciones sociales y metodología, Primera Parte
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Este será un texto en dos partes, siendo la segunda un breve enfoque en la metodología inadecuada de los socialdemócratas y sindicalistas. La izquierda radical necesita tomar medidas contra dicha metodología inadecuada. Demuestro brevemente su carácter inadecuado haciendo … Continue reading Socialdemocracia o reformismo social y sindicalismo: Sus limitaciones sociales y metodología, Primera Parte
La Izquierda, Toronto: Cuarte Parte
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Como indiqué en una publicación anterior, el 19 de septiembre de 2018, varios activistas de izquierda dieron una charla sobre qué se debía hacer en la ciudad de Toronto, Ontario, Canadá. Las charlas se publicaron en el sitio … Continue reading La Izquierda, Toronto: Cuarte Parte
Another Abstract Slogan or Cliche of Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Organizations: Employers or Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes, Part Five: The Canadian Labour Congress
Introduction I have pointed out that the major Canadian unions use cliches like "fair contracts." (see for example the posts on the two largest Canadian unions Fair Contracts (or Fair Collective Agreements): The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part One: The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Fair Contracts or Collective Agreements: The Ideological Rhetoric of … Continue reading Another Abstract Slogan or Cliche of Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Organizations: Employers or Corporations Paying Their Fair Share of Taxes, Part Five: The Canadian Labour Congress
Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Seven: The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)
Introduction I was surprised to read an article from Kiri Vadivelu (December 31, 2024, "No to Legislative Strikebreaking! Victory to Postal Workers!") in The Red Review, a "Socialist Action journal." [Socialist Action is an allegedly socialist organization]. Vadivelu was a candidate for mayor in the last municipal elections in Toronto--and I voted for him since he … Continue reading Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Seven: The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE)
Avi Lewis’ New Democratic Party’s Candidature: Reformist Cliches Once Again
Introduction I thought it would be interesting to see if one of the candidates for leadership of the Canadian federal New Democratic Party (a social-reformist party) expresses similar cliches as many of the Canadian unions--especially now (see Fair Wages: Another Example of the Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Three: The Canadian Union of Public … Continue reading Avi Lewis’ New Democratic Party’s Candidature: Reformist Cliches Once Again
Fair Contracts or Collective Agreements: The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Six: The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL)
Introduction Since in this blog I have often referred to particular union reps referring to collective agreements as fair in some way, I thought it would be useful to provide further examples of this rhetoric to substantiate the view that unions function as ideologues for the continued existence of employers--even if the unions are independent … Continue reading Fair Contracts or Collective Agreements: The Ideological Rhetoric of Canadian Unions, Part Six: The Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL)
A Lack of Critical Analysis of the Limitations of Many Unions in the Context of a Class of Employers
John Clarke, a radical leftist in Toronto and former major organizer of the defunct Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), posted the following on Facebook without comment, quoting from an article in the social-democratic leftist journal Canadian Dimension John Clarke 'Unions were founded as a way for labour to stand up to the institutions that exploit them. … Continue reading A Lack of Critical Analysis of the Limitations of Many Unions in the Context of a Class of Employers
