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The article on wsws.org critiques the role of Building and Factory Network (BFN) and similar organizations within the labor movement, arguing they serve to suppress genuine worker power and maintain the dominance of the existing union apparatus. The central argument is that these networks, while presenting themselves as advocates for workers, are actually tools usedContinue reading “NALC: Bureaucrats vs. the Rank-and-File”

The article details widespread discontent among Deutsche Post DHL workers in Germany regarding their recently negotiated collective agreement. The agreement, reached after weeks of strikes and negotiations, was intended to address workers’ demands for better wages and working conditions. However, many postal workers feel betrayed, arguing the deal falls significantly short of their expectations andContinue reading “Parcel Purge”

A labor dispute at BVG (Berlin public transportation) has reached a critical point after arbitration. Despite significant worker dissatisfaction with the employer’s initial offer, which was overwhelmingly rejected, the arbitration result closely mirrors that rejected proposal. This outcome has fueled discontent among BVG workers who feel their demands have not been adequately addressed. The primaryContinue reading “BVG Strike: Halt the Sell-Out!”

Following a devastating train crash in Tempi, Greece, in February 2023, which resulted in 57 fatalities, primarily students, widespread anger and protests erupted across the country. The tragedy exposed systemic negligence and privatization within the Greek railway system, prompting accusations of government corruption and incompetence. The accident has become a symbol of broader social andContinue reading “Greece on Strike: Tempi Justice”

In a deeply contentious ruling, the US Supreme Court, with a 5-4 majority, upheld a lower court decision that significantly expands presidential power. The case, *Trump v. United States*, centered on a legal challenge to Executive Order 77, enacted by then-President Trump, which authorized the president to deploy the military to suppress domestic unrest, detainContinue reading “American Gulag”

Donald Trump, speaking at Hamilton College, aimed to dissuade students from interpreting the current political crisis in America as a catalyst for revolutionary change. He presented a narrative focused on American renewal and national unity, implicitly rejecting any notion of systemic overhaul. Trump downplayed the significance of social and economic inequalities, attributing current issues toContinue reading “Obama’s Complacency Obama’s Silence”

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $45.6 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which included substantial cuts to programs aimed at combating homelessness. Despite the county facing a severe and worsening homelessness crisis, with over 75,000 people unhoused, the budget slashed tens of millions of dollars from vital services. The approvedContinue reading “Suffering Inc.: LA’s Homelessness Profit Machine”

The article details the increasing politicization and militarization of the U.S. government under the Biden administration, specifically focusing on the growing influence of the military and intelligence agencies. It argues that the administration is increasingly relying on these institutions to suppress dissent and enforce its policies, mirroring the tactics of authoritarian regimes. The article pointsContinue reading “Trump’s Walls: Art, Science, and Resistance”