Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Here is the Spanish translation, preserving the political and argumentative tone of the original. La izquierda socialdemócrata de Toronto, sin duda al igual que los reformistas socialdemócratas de todo el mundo, continúa ignorando las críticas a su intento … Continue reading Los empleadores como dictadores, tercera parte
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The Broadbent Institute: A Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Institution Full of Cliches
Introduction On August 8, 2025, I received a phone call from a man representing the Broadbent Institute, perhaps because I signed one of their petitions (I really do not remember if I did). The man tried to convince me that the institute worked for "positive change" (a cliche who used frequently). He then shifted his … Continue reading The Broadbent Institute: A Social-Democratic or Social-Reformist Institution Full of Cliches
Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Twenty-two: Public Sector, The Northwest Territories
Introduction A local leader of a leftist workers' organization here in Toronto stated that I kept repeating the same thing. Yes, I did--the issue is the same throughout. How can the so-called left refer to a fair wage or a decent job even in unionized settings when workers are used as things by employers for … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Twenty-two: Public Sector, The Northwest Territories
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
Dogmas sociales fijos y el lenguaje especial de la izquierda social-reformista
Read this post in English [Utilicé ChatGPT (Inteligencia Artificial) para traducir la versión en inglés al español.] Michael Perelman se refiere al dogma procrusteano que caracteriza gran parte del debate sobre el mundo social en el que vivimos actualmente. ¿Qué mejor caracterización de la retórica socialdemócrata de la “equidad”, el “trabajo decente”, un “salario justo”, … Continue reading Dogmas sociales fijos y el lenguaje especial de la izquierda social-reformista
Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Seventeen: Public Sector, Alberta
Introduction Collective agreements limit the power of the employer (aka management) to do what it wants. They are better, generally, than not having a collective agreement. However, the limitation of managerial power is itself very limited. Management still can use the collective group of workers for purposes not defined at all by those workers. Is … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Seventeen: Public Sector, Alberta
Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Six: Singapore
Introduction The power or employers to dictate to workers is hardly confined to Canada, of course. Various countries dominated by the class of employers have the right to dictate to workers except as limited by the collective agreement (and, of course, certain legislative acts). Collective Agreement Between the American School Trust Ltd., a.k.a. Singapore American … Continue reading Management Rights and the Lack of Criticism of Such Rights Among the Social Democratic Left, Part Six: Singapore
The Rhetoric of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council Concerning Exploitation and Oppression
The Socialist Project recently posted an article by Toronto & York Region Labour Council (T&YRLC) on their defense of the right to strike and the right to protest (civil liberties): Protecting the Right to Protest and Picket LABOUR • April 22, 2024 • Toronto and York Region Labour Council In Toronto and York Region, we are witnessing an … Continue reading The Rhetoric of the Toronto & York Region Labour Council Concerning Exploitation and Oppression
The Police Arrest a Union Leader
John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coaliton Against Poverty (OCAP), posted the following on Facebook recently without comment despite the evident reformist rhetoric of union leaders: “The Ottawa Police Service are using intimidation tactics, plain and simple. And that’s meant to demoralize and discourage striking workers.” From Press Progress. The arrest of a … Continue reading The Police Arrest a Union Leader
Pointing Out the Superexploitation of Workers Still Requires Connections to the Regular and Unacknowledged Exploitation of Workers
I was surprised to see the following recent Facebook post by John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), without any comments: The brand name companies profit from exploitation and brutality but contract out the messy details to local enforcers. From The Guardian. Leading fashion brands including Barbour and PVH, which … Continue reading Pointing Out the Superexploitation of Workers Still Requires Connections to the Regular and Unacknowledged Exploitation of Workers
