The true face of Quebec’s economic recovery

Written by Ted Sprague Thursday, 04 February 2010

After the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, governments around the world have been quick to announce that the recession is over and that a recovery is on the horizon. Although the recession may already be technically over, the recovery which we will be seeing will not bring the economy back to pre-recession levels. Most likely, it will be a weak one with little job growth.

 

The Vancouver Olympics: An expensive attack on democratic rights

Written by John Haggerty Thursday, 04 February 2010

Despite the images of natural beauty and pleasant ‘middle class’ life that will be broadcast to the world in February, Vancouver is a troubled city and B.C. is a troubled province. In the past decade, Gordon Campbell’s Liberals have brought unprecedented cuts to social services.

 

Obama's State of the Union Address and "American Values"

Written by Graeme Anfinson in the U.S. Wednesday, 03 February 2010

Obama's State of the Union Address and "American Values"In Obama's State of the Union address, the President called for "national unity." It's definitely in the interest of the people who collect profit off of other people's work to assure us we all share the same set of "American values." They want us to believe we're "all in this together" when really they're parasites living off our sweat.

 

USA: No Recovery for the Youth

Written by Karl Belin in the U.S. Wednesday, 03 February 2010

USA: No Recovery for the YouthFor young workers, the so-called recovery is meaningless to nonexistent. Most of us have been facing a crisis from the very beginning of our working lives. We’ve been unable to build up even the most meager basis for establishing ourselves. Those of us who have tried to strike out on our own in our late teens or early twenties, the way our parents or grandparents did, have found it nearly impossible.

 

Ireland: SIPTU work to rule - Civil Servants strike ballot, once again the tension rises

Written by Séamus Loughlin Wednesday, 03 February 2010

While the public sector workers might not be all out on the streets or on all out strike, it would be a big mistake to think that the government is out of the woods on the question of the wage cuts and the attacks on the public sector. 70,000 SIPTU workers joined the work to rule yesterday and the CPSU have escalated their action and are balloting for full strike action. The workers are digging in for what could be a long haul. At the same time however the employers are threatening to stop deductions of union dues and stopping facility time for union business.

 

Pakistan: Marxist victory in “Taliban territory”

Written by PTUDC reporters Wednesday, 03 February 2010

Pakistan: Marxist victory in “Taliban territory”In a Taliban dominated area of Pakistan a Marxist lawyer has defeated the candidate of the Islamic fundamentalists. In spite of a Fatwa being issued against him, comrade Ahad stood firmly on the ideas of revolutionary socialism and won the position of President of the Malakand District Bar Association.

 

Nigeria: Yaradua ‑ A helpless man leading a hopelessly dying regime

Written by Ola Kazeem in Lagos Tuesday, 02 February 2010

Nigeria: Yaradua ‑ A helpless man leading a hopelessly dying regimeThe physical ill-health of the present President of Nigeria is compounding the crisis of the regime. But whoever the ruling class replace him with, the anti-worker policies will stay the same. What is required is for the Nigerian Labour Party to break with the bourgeois elements and pose as a completely independent party of the working class.

 

Nigerian Economy ‑ Is the Worst Over?

Written by Ola Kazeem in Lagos Tuesday, 02 February 2010

Nigerian Economy ‑ Is the Worst Over?After the blow to the Nigerian economy by the sharp fall in the price of oil, due to falling demand on a global scale, now that there are signs of recovery in the advanced capitalist economies, the price of oil has been rising for some time, although not reaching anywhere near the peak of over US$140 per barrel. Thus, Nigeria is also set to grow, but all this hides the real underlying weaknesses of the Nigerian economy.

 

Students Strike in California

Written by Juan Jesus Rojas in the U.S. Monday, 01 February 2010

Students Strike in CaliforniaThe Capitalist crisis has plunged the state of California into its worst budget crisis in history. Billions of dollars have been already slashed from the budget and billions more will be cut this year in order to“fix” the shortfall of $20.7 billion. Unable to find any other solution on the basis of Capitalism, workers and students will bear the brunt of these cuts. The students have already fought back on several occasions with strikes and occupations.

 

USA: Senate Health Bill - Early Gift or Lump of Coal?

Written by Paul Joseph Poposky in the U.S. Monday, 01 February 2010

USA: Senate Health Bill - Early Gift or Lump of Coal?In late December Senate Democrats passed their version of a health insurance reform bill. American workers ought not get too excited about the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This “early Christmas gift” is more like a lump of coal!

 

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Mèxico: SME - Solo la unidad y la movilización echarán a calderón, liberarán a nuestros presos y frenarán la represión

Written by Tendencia Marxista Militante, Rosario Ibarra, CC SME Friday, 19 March 2010

SME: Solo la unidad y la movilización echarán a calderón, liberarán a nuestros presos y frenarán la represiónDesde hace meces el gobierno represor del fecal y todo su equipo que le rodea esperaba este momento, cualquier síntoma de desgaste que demostrara el movimiento sería el inicio de una campaña de represión y dispersión contra el SME. Hoy 18 de marzo han sido desalojados 3 plantones de forma violenta, sin ningún tipo de empacho, causando heridos, golpeados y detenidos.

 

Peru: Los Quenuales en Pie de Lucha contra la Glencore

Written by César Zelada Friday, 19 March 2010
 

Por la Quinta Internacional

Written by Corriente Marxista Internacional Thursday, 18 March 2010

El llamamiento del presidente Chávez a organizar una nueva internacional revolucionaria, la Quinta Internacional, ha provocado discusión apasionada en las filas del movimiento obrero en América Latina y en todo el mundo. Los marxistas no podemos mantenernos indiferentes ante esta cuestión. ¿Qué actitud debemos tomar?

 

México: Lecciones de la huelga política del 16 de marzo

Written by Comité de Redacción Militante México Thursday, 18 March 2010

México: Lecciones de la huelga política del 16 de marzoA las primeras horas del día, miles de personas se concentraban en diferentes puntos de la ciudad realizando mítines y bloqueos, era el inicio de un buen día donde todas las organizaciones que se sumaban al paro movilizan sus bases para apoyar al SME e incorporar demandas propias, una de las zonas más activas fue la del oriente, donde organizaciones vecinales, las bases del SME, taxistas, diableros y trabajadores independientes participan en los bloqueos.

 

Venezuela: Fortalecer el PSUV, reimpulsarlo con el marxismo

Written by Corriente Marxista Internacional Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Venezuela: Fortalecer el PSUV, reimpulsarlo con el marxismoÉste documento fue presentado por delegados, voceros, comisionados, militantes de base, sindicalistas, trabajadores y campesinos, militantes del PSUV como una propuesta de discusión al congreso y distribuido a todos los delegados.

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