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
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On the Need for Ideological Struggle to Expose the Exploitation and Oppression of Workers, Part One
Introduction I attended Panagiotis Sotiris' Lecture "The Possibilities of Left Government in Europe" on September 24, 2025 (see https://socialistproject.ca/leftstreamed-video/possibilities-of-left-government-in-europe/). There is much with which I agree, such as the need to engage in more radical politics. In the case of Greece, for instance, the possibility of withdrawing from euro during the economic crisis was met with … Continue reading On the Need for Ideological Struggle to Expose the Exploitation and Oppression of Workers, Part One
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
Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Twelve, The Case of AB (Anheuser-Busch) InBev NV Brewery Workers
Series: Worker Attitudes Toward Their Own JobsCase: AB InBev NV Brewery WorkersPart Tweleve Introduction One of the few things that I agree with the academic leftist Jeff Noonan, professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor, Ontario, is that leftists must start where workers are at: Political engagement begins from trying to understand where people … Continue reading Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Twelve, The Case of AB (Anheuser-Busch) InBev NV Brewery Workers
A Radical Leftist’s Exaggeration of the Ease of Characterizing the Exploitation of Workers
I waited two weeks for a response by John Clarke, a radical leftist here in Toronto, to reply to my criticism of certain aspects of his analysis of the strike of the Air Canada flight attendants' strike (see his article https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/taking-stock-of-the-air-canada-strike). He never responded, so I am copying my critique on the Canadian Dimension page. Radical … Continue reading A Radical Leftist’s Exaggeration of the Ease of Characterizing the Exploitation of Workers
Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Nine, The Case of Sun Life Workers
Series: Worker Attitudes Toward Their Own JobsCase: Sun LifeWorkersPart Nine Introduction One of the few things that I agree with the academic leftist Jeff Noonan, professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor, Ontario, is that leftists must start where workers are at: Political engagement begins from trying to understand where people are coming from. … Continue reading Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Nine, The Case of Sun Life Workers
Solidarity with Air Canada Flight Attendants Does Not Mean that We Should Ignore Critical Analysis
This post connects to the broader argument outlined in The Money Circuit of Capital. Introduction I was disappointed when seeing the following recent post by John Clarke, former major organizer for the defunct Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP): Solidarity with flight attendants! I certainly express solidarity with the flight attendants as well--but I would never simply … Continue reading Solidarity with Air Canada Flight Attendants Does Not Mean that We Should Ignore Critical Analysis
Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Eight, The Case of Labatt Workers
Series: Worker Attitudes Toward Their Own Jobs Case: Labatt Workers Part Eight Introduction One of the few things that I agree with the academic leftist Jeff Noonan, professor of philosophy at the University of Windsor, Ontario, is that leftists must start where workers are at: Political engagement begins from trying to understand where people are … Continue reading Should Not the Radical Left Take into Account the Attitude of Workers Towards Their Own Jobs? Part Eight, The Case of Labatt Workers
The Poverty of Academic Leftism, Part Twelve: The Issue of Trump Tariffs and the Interests of the Working Class
Jeff Noonan, a supposed radical philosopher who teaches in Windsor, Ontario, wrote the following on his blog about Trump's threat of tariffs. He first outlines the problem and then looks at possible solutions: The threat is real, in particular to the auto industry, situated in Southern Ontario. Windsor-Essex where I live could face economic obliteration. … Continue reading The Poverty of Academic Leftism, Part Twelve: The Issue of Trump Tariffs and the Interests of the Working Class
Identity Politics, Personal Pronouns, the Exploitation of the Working Class and the Union Cliche of Fair Contract
I had a debate, of sorts, with a so-called Marxist here in Toronto. I referred to J.P. Hornick, leader of the Ontario Public Employee??? Services??? Union (OPSEU): Over the years we have turned the LCBO [Liquor Control Board of Ontario] from a majority casual workforce, over 85% in 2017, to one where we now have … Continue reading Identity Politics, Personal Pronouns, the Exploitation of the Working Class and the Union Cliche of Fair Contract
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