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The Rate of Exploitation of TNB (National Bank of Palestine) Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics

Introduction In a previous post I pointed out the limited nature of the criticism of Israeli soldiers robbing $54.29 million from the Bank of Palestine--without criticizing the Bank of Palestine itself for exploiting its workers (see The Rate of Exploitation of Bank of Palestine Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics). It is necessary … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of TNB (National Bank of Palestine) Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics →

The Money Circuit of Capital Flashcards on Quizlet

I have created a set of flashcards for the money circuit of capital on Quizlet for those who are interested (see https://quizlet.com/ca/925709660/capital-volume-two-chapter-1-the-money-circuit-of-capital-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=4c2e835e-28e4-4fb1-8e11-f0ea75d5d432). They are also available (although in a different format) on this blog (https://wp.me/p9IiIC-60Y). They are based, in general, on some notes I took when I was working through Ed George's commentary on chapter one … Continue reading The Money Circuit of Capital Flashcards on Quizlet →

The Rate of Exploitation of Bank of Palestine Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics

Introduction John Clarke, former major organizer for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), recently posted the following on Facebook: Fayaz Karim is with Judy Rebick and  21 others As the so called Western Civilization sits back and enable genocide. 'Robbery as a Political Decision – Israeli Army Robs Bank of Palestine in Gaza' - See Palestine Chronicle, Feb … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of Bank of Palestine Workers, or the Issue of Socialist Strategy and Tactics →

Economics for Social Democrats–but Not for the Working Class, Part Five: Critique of Jim Stanford’s View that Workers Sell Their Labour (Time): Part One

Introduction This is a continuation of an initial critique of views of the social-democratic economist, Jim Stanford. In a previous post on this topic, I showed that Mr. Stanford's background and his nationalist idealization of Canada indicate that he likely adopts a social-democratic view of the world (see Economics for Social Democrats–but Not for the Working … Continue reading Economics for Social Democrats–but Not for the Working Class, Part Five: Critique of Jim Stanford’s View that Workers Sell Their Labour (Time): Part One →

The Rate of Exploitation of Palestinian Workers at PADICO Holding, a Palestinian Capitalist Company

Introduction I thought it appropriate to inquire into whether there are (or rather were) capitalist corporations  in Palestine that exploit their workers since the left here in Toronto tend to idealize Palestine. Of course, even if there are capitalist corporations, they may be somewhat indirectly controlled by other than Palestinian capitalists; I leave that issue … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of Palestinian Workers at PADICO Holding, a Palestinian Capitalist Company →

The Rate of Exploitation of Workers at Indigo (or Chapters or Coles) Or: How Unionized Jobs Are Not Decent or Good Jobs

Introduction I was, in part, inspired to start this blog because of the incredible lack of critical thinking on the part of the pro-union left here in Toronto. In particular, when I tried to bring up the issue of whether striking brewery workers could ever except to obtain "a fair deal, good jobs, pension security … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of Workers at Indigo (or Chapters or Coles) Or: How Unionized Jobs Are Not Decent or Good Jobs →

The Rate of Exploitation of Workers at Empire Company (or Sobeys or Thrifty Foods or FreshCo or Safeway Canada or IGA or Foodland Workers), One of the Largest Private Employers in Victoria, British Columbia, Or: How Unionized Jobs Are Not Decent or Good Jobs

I was, in part, inspired to start this blog because of the incredible lack of criticla thinking on the part of the pro-union left here in Toronto. In particular, when I tried to bring up the issue of whether striking brewery workers could ever except to obtain "a fair deal, good jobs, pension security and … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of Workers at Empire Company (or Sobeys or Thrifty Foods or FreshCo or Safeway Canada or IGA or Foodland Workers), One of the Largest Private Employers in Victoria, British Columbia, Or: How Unionized Jobs Are Not Decent or Good Jobs →

The Rate of Exploitation of AB (Anheuser-Busch) InBev NV (Including Labatt) Workers

I was, in part, inspired to start this blog because of the incredible lack of criticla thinking on the part of the pro-union left here in Toronto. In particular, when I tried to bring up the issue of whether striking brewery workers could ever except to obtain "a fair deal, good jobs, pension security and … Continue reading The Rate of Exploitation of AB (Anheuser-Busch) InBev NV (Including Labatt) Workers →

Review of Thier’s Book “A People’s Guide to Capitalism,” Part Four

I  participated in a group called No One Is Illegal here in Toronto last year. The group decided to provide a zoom reading meeting every week to discuss the book A People's Guide to Capitalism, by Hadas Thier, with many participants not belonging to the group but interested in understanding more about capitalism. We read … Continue reading Review of Thier’s Book “A People’s Guide to Capitalism,” Part Four →