(2024-03-02). The Alternative w/ Nick Romeo. mronline.org 
Scott Ferguson and Billy Saas speak with New Yorker writer Nick Romeo about his exciting new book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just Economy, released in January 2024 with Public Affairs. Romeo's The Alternative rebukes Margaret Thatcher's infamous axiom that "there is no alternative" to neoliberal capitalism. In doing so, the book inventories the most promising experiments in radical economic democracy underway across the world today.
(2024-03-02). At Biden's behest, Canada's Labour Minister convenes meeting with US ambassador and top union leaders. wsws.org The February gathering should be taken as a warning by workers across North America that the unions are colluding with the highest levels of the state to suppress the class struggle and support the transition to a "war economy."
(2024-03-01). "US interference in Türkiye's trade with Russia is putting our economy in a bottleneck!" uwidata.com 
The AK Party government does not stand up for exporters, industrialists, banks, tourism, fruit and vegetable producers who face threats and pressure from the US authorities. Türkiye will not carry a government that bows down to threats against our relations with Russia, China and Iran, our most important partners in economy and security. No power …
(2024-03-01). U.S. asked to stop smearing China on data security. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry urged the U.S. to stop slandering and smearing China on data security, and maintain an open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment.
(2024-03-01). After Ukraine, US readies 'transnational kill chain' for Taiwan proxy war. geopoliticaleconomy.com The US approved the dangerous sale of the Link 16 communications system to Taiwan. This is the final link of the multilateral coalition kill chain against China. If completed, it signals a commitment to kinetic war.
(2024-03-01). How private equity conquered America. therealnews.com 
Private equity firms are buying up the US economy and stripping it for parts. From healthcare to education, utilities, and more, massive firms like Blackstone and the Carlyle Group have acquired vast holdings across critical industries essential to the health and well-being of everyday people. Instead of seeking to make these ventures more profitable, private …
(2024-02-29). Kenya and Ethiopia to Enhance Bilateral Ties. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Kenya and Ethiopia signed seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest. | RELATED: | The MoUs, which were inked in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, after bilateral talks between President William Ruto of Kenya and visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, include cooperation in cultural development, tourism and wildlife, the blue economy,…
(2024-02-29). Russia Will Soon Become the World's 4th Largest Economy: Putin. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, President Vladimir Putin presented his annual report to the Assembly of the Russian Federation, where he highlighted that his country has managed to maintain a thriving economy despite Western sanctions related to the Ukrainian special military operation. | RELATED: | In his address to both legislative chambers, he highlighted the role of Russian workers, who have demonstrated their ability to tackle the mo…
(2024-03-01). Ambassador: China sees broad prospects for cooperation with Belarus. eng.belta.by "Being the world's second-largest economy, China has significant assets, industrial chains, technology, management experience and market advantages," the diplomat said. "Belarus has abundant natural resources and strong industrial and agricultural capabilities."
(2024-03-01). Fuel issue in Cuba, adjustments cannot be postponed. plenglish.com Havana (Prensa Latina) Updating retail fuel prices in Cuba is part of a government program to find out a solution to structural distortions and boost up domestic economy, said Finance and Prices Minister Vladimir Regueiro.
(2024-03-01). China bolsters defence of overseas EV sales against US, EU counterpunches. scmp.com Beijing this week expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' toward an ongoing European Union investigation into China's exports of electric vehicles (EVs) and related products.
(2024-03-01). Non-oil trade between India and the UAE grows by 16 per cent since 2022. tvbrics.com 
This was after the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement…
(2024-03-01). How Many Billionaires in the World 2024: Names. albawaba.com 
In the changing world of wealth and business ownership, the richest people globally act as a gauge for economic shifts and worldwide prosperity. As we enter 2024, the esteemed group of billionaires continues to set standards and transform various sectors. The top 10 richest individuals in the world for 2024 embody success and pioneering spirit. Let us explore how many billionaires in the world 2024, the backgrounds of these figures in wealth, and discover what drives them to reach financial heights. | Revealing How Many Billionaires in the World 2024: 10 Wealthiest Individuals Worldwide | : 1. Bernard Arna…
(2024-03-01). Number of China-Europe freight trains exceeds 85,000. ecns.cn The cumulative number of China-Europe freight trains has exceeded 85,000, and it has opened a new bridge for economic and trade cooperation for Eurasian continent, Mao Ning, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday.
(2024-03-01). China, Thailand enter 'visa-free' era from March 1. ecns.cn China and Thailand permanently exempted visa requirements for each other's citizens on March 1, right after a temporary visa waiver for Chinese visitors that commenced last September expired on Feb. 29. The new deal is expected to facilitate tourism and economic recovery in both countries.
(2024-03-01). Immigrants Are Not Hurting U.S.-Born Workers — Six Facts To Set the Record Straight. indybay.org Immigration is contributing to strong economic growth—with future immigration forecast to boost real gross domestic product by 2% over the next 10 years—as well as increasing government revenue. Immigrants are also complementing U.S.-born workers by contributing to overall population and workforce growth.
(2024-03-01). The Immiseration of the American Worker Is a Bipartisan Political Scam. scheerpost.com 
Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Google Play/ Amazon / YouTube / Rumble On this episode of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer and Les Leopold discuss Leopold's new book, Wall Street's War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed Are Destroying the Working Class and What to Do About It that describes how both political parties created the economic suffering that Trump feeds …
(2024-03-01). The World Social Forum: The counterweight to the World Economic Forum. cadtm.org
(2024-03-01). Argentine President to inaugurate ordinary Congress sessions. plenglish.com This has generated great expectations, as they will be pronounced in a complex socioeconomic scenario, marked by a strong adjustment plan, a 118 percent devaluation of the Argentine peso, the elimination of subsidies, works, and social programs, and disputes with several governors over cuts to provinces. | Furthermore, the event will take place after the rejection of a package of laws presented by Milei and after several strikes and rallies of organizations and unions, some of which were repressed by the Police. | According to the Télam news agency, Milei is expected to an overview of his first two months in off…
(2024-02-29). Unión Tranviaria Automotor convoca a paro general en Argentina. telesurtv.net El gremio informó que "tras dos meses de audiencia en la Secretaría de Trabajo de la Nación, no ha acercado ofrecimiento salarial alguno".
(2024-03-01). Coalition formed to pass NYC Council ceasefire resolution. cpusa.org 
Members of the New York State Communist Party and the New York Young Communist League joined a press conference and vigil at City Hall Park in NYC with the NYC 4 Ceasefire coalition on Wednesday, Feb. 28, demanding the NYC Council pass a pro-ceasefire resolution. | Jawanza Williams of VOCAL NY opened up the press conference. "We have gathered here today to show city-wide support for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and end to the genocide in Palestine," he said. More than one hundred people joined the press conference. | Activists and leaders from Adalah Justice Project, Jews For Racial and Economic Justi…
(2024-03-01). Belarus prime minister wants industrial park construction in Pinsk expedited. eng.belta.by "I have firmly demanded to accelerate the approval of all the design documents and permissions so that at least the first few premises of the park would be commissioned this year. I have no doubt that this territory will enjoy a very strong demand," the prime minister stressed.
(2024-03-01). Belarusian Industry Ministry implements 26 import-substituting projects in 2023. eng.belta.by "In 2023, the organizations of the Industry Ministry implemented 26 | import-substituting projects with a total amount of funding of Br2.47 | billion. Last year Br194.46 million was allocated to this group of…
(2024-03-01). Belarusian, Russian power grid operators ready to work together to address complicated accidents. eng.belta.by In the course of the exercise the operators practiced how to prevent disruptions of normal work of Russia's and Belarus' power grids from growing larger and how to neutralize them.
(2024-03-01). Belorusneft opens silica sand plant in Brest Oblast. eng.belta.by Belorusneft needs this kind of sand for hydrofracturing operations in the course of extracting hard-to-recover oil. Propping agents and sand, which were previously imported, are used as consumables in this kind of work. Belorusneft specialists have been able to come up with a domestic alternative.
(2024-03-01). Fixed-capital investments of Belarusian Industry Ministry enterprises over Br2.7bn in 2020-2023. eng.belta.by Dmitry Rukshin said: "In 2020-2023 Industry Ministry organizations raised over Br2.7 billion in fixed-capital investments. Last year's fixed-capital investments exceeded the total volume of investments in 2021-2022 and went beyond Br1.1 billion."
(2024-03-01). Plans to create multi-brand Belarusian machinery centers outside CIS. eng.belta.by Following the instructions of the head of state and government, the concept of unified multi-brand sales and service centers for Belarusian equipment in the regions of Russia was adopted in 2023.
(2024-03-01). PM: Belarusian government is exploring ways to increase domestic pork production. eng.belta.by On the instruction of the president, the government is exploring ways to | increase domestic pork production, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman | Golovchenko said at a meeting in Pinsk.
(2024-03-01). Strong demand for municipal, road machines in Belarus, abroad. eng.belta.by Roman Golovchenko stressed the importance of the fact that Belarusian manufacturing enterprises had previously been preserved despite calls to the contrary. It is probable that foreign manufacturers would have occupied this market niche otherwise.
(2024-03-01). Work underway to arrange elections of delegates to Belarusian People's Congress. eng.belta.by "Today we will determine quotas for civil society structures and local councils who will nominate their delegates. We need to approve a schedule for preparing and holding such elections as well as the budget," said Igor Karpenko.
(2024-03-01). Dubai Gold Market Prices in March 2024. albawaba.com 
OUNCE = 7,519.83 | 24 Carat = 248.00 | 22 Carat = 229.75 | 21 Carat = 222.25 | 18 Carat = 190.50 | Dubai, often referred to as the City of Gold, holds a position in the gold market drawing in investors and enthusiasts with its vibrant gold markets and competitive pricing. As we step into March 2024, all eyes are on Dubai's gold market. Investors and buyers are always monitoring the ups and downs of gold prices. This article explores the factors influencing Dubai Gold Market Prices in March 2024 offering perspectives for those navigating the precious metals landscape in the UAE. | Overview: Dubai Gold Market P…
(2024-03-01). Shanghai cooperation zone to bolster links between domestic, global players. ecns.cn China's initiative to establish a global business cooperation zone in Shanghai will enhance international business communication, strengthening connections between domestic and global markets, government officials said on Thursday.
(2024-03-01). Unauthorized Disclosure: Yanis Varoufakis. thedissenter.org On this week's "Unauthorized Disclosure," Kevin Gosztola interviews Greek economist and author Yanis Varoufakis about his Yanis argues that "Big Tech has replaced capitalism's twin pillars—markets and profit—with its platforms and [cloud] rents. With every click and scroll, we labor like serfs t…
(2024-03-02). IMF, White House applaud Milei's "shock therapy" as Argentina's poverty rate nears 60 percent. wsws.org Global finance capital has chosen Argentina as a key battleground and testing site to spearhead a dramatic escalation of the war against the working class internationally.
(2024-03-01). Brazil Chairs G20 and Vows to Address Poverty, Hunger and Climate Change as Finance Minist. indybay.org The Brazilian Presidency of the G20 hosts finance ministers for their first G20 meeting this year.
(2024-03-01). We Can Break the Cycle of Poverty, Mental Illness and Prison. inequality.org During my time in prison, I lived in hell. I witnessed horrific abuse, suffered from a critical lack of mental health care, and was treated as less than human. Guards even taunted inmates that we couldn't change the system because our right to vote would be stripped away when we got out. Well, they were …
(2024-03-01). We Can Break the Cycle of Prison, Poverty and Mental Illness. counterpunch.org 
During my time in prison, I lived in hell. I witnessed horrific abuse, suffered from a critical lack of mental health care, and was treated as less than human. Guards even taunted inmates that we couldn't change the system because our right to vote would be stripped away when we got out. Well, they were
(2024-03-01). Evacuated Moroccan villagers swim to Ceuta, fleeing poverty. newarab.com 
Dozens of Moroccan migrants On Monday, 26 February, approximately 100 migrants succeeded in breaching the border waves barrier separating Bilionch from Ceuta after enduring more than thirty-six hours of swimming. | "A majority (40) of the newcomers ar…
(2024-03-01). Brazil's unemployment rate falls to 7.6 per cent. tvbrics.com 
This led to an increase in the real incomes of workers…
(2024-03-02). World Report] Renewed calls to scale-up cervical cancer screening. thelancet.com Less than 5% of women in low-income and middle-income countries are ever screened for cervical cancer, hampering elimination goals. John Zarocostas reports from Geneva.
(2024-03-01). IRS Pursues 125,000 Non-Filing Cases in Crackdown on Wealthy Tax Evaders. truthout.org The Internal Revenue Service announced on Thursday that it was going after high-income earners who had dodged taxes by failing to file tax returns since 2017. The agency said it would begin mailing compliance letters this week in more than 125,000 cases in which people making over $400,000 a year had refused to file. The enforcement action was made possible by increased IRS funding in the… |
(2024-03-01). George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election. middleeasteye.net 
George Galloway strikes blow 'for Gaza' in Rochdale by-election | Former Labour MP, expelled from the party over opposition to Iraq war, says Keir Starmer will pay a high price over refusal to back a ceasefire | | George Galloway won in Rochdale with almost 40 percent of the vote (Workers Party of B…
(2024-03-01). Archbishop of Canterbury 'sorry' for Palestinian pastor snub. newarab.com 
The Anglican Church's Munther said he was told by Welby's aides, the principal head of the Church of England, that he would not meet the pastor if he shared a platform with former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. | The Palestinian cleric went on to meet the former Labour Party leader during a publicity tour to the UK, where…
(2024-03-01). George Galloway wins Rochdale by-election 'for Gaza'. newarab.com 
Political maverick and prominent The former Labour politician won a landslide vote in the local by-election after centring his campaign on Gaza and appealing to
(2024-03-01). Andrew Feinstein launches new 'mass movement of the left' to challenge Labour. thecanary.co Andrew Feinstein, former ANC MP under Nelson Mandela and leading critic of the global arms trade, will use a momentous speech this weekend to endorse the launch of a new political alliance, billed as the foundation of the first organised mass movement of the left outside of the Labour Party. It's called 'Collective'. Feinstein 'Collective': …
(2024-03-01). A full breakdown of the Rochdale by-election results. leftfootforward.org George Galloway has returned to Parliament after winning the Rochdale by election. The by election was triggered when veteran Labour MP Tony Lloyd died in-post at the age of 73 in January. | Galloway overturned Labour's 9,668 majority to win the by-election in the previously Labour safe seat with a majority of 5,697, securing 12,335 votes overall. | The Labour Party has slammed Galloway for only being interested in 'stoking fear and division' after his victory saying that it deeply regretted being unable to field a candidate in the by-election. | An independent candidate, David Tully, finished second on 6,638…
(2024-03-01). How Labour has reacted to George Galloway's by-election win in Rochdale. leftfootforward.org Galloway overturned Labour's 9,668 majority to win the by-election in the previously Labour safe seat with a majority of 5,697, securing 12,335 votes overall.
(2024-03-01). UK Labour councillor resigns amid Gaza ceasefire rebellion. newarab.com 
(2024-03-01). Breaking: Galloway wins landslide in Rochdale. skwawkbox.org 
'Labour' candidate Azhar Ali and family said to have already left count some time ago George Galloway has romped home in the Rochdale by-election, with 12,335 votes and winning by such a margin that Skwawkbox understands that 'Labour' candidate Azhar Ali — suspended and disowned by Labour in what is regarded by many as a …
(2024-03-01). Jewish Council of Australia urges Labor to reject racism against Palestinians fleeing Gaza. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-01). Labor under pressure from protests over Gaza genocide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-01). Max Chandler-Mather: 'Labor is the political wing of the banking and property industry'. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-01). Testimony In JOH Trial Shows How US And Canada Ignored Warnings. popularresistance.org In 2013, the Honduras Solidarity Network (HSN) and over 170 electoral observers warned the U.S. and Canadian governments about the narco-violence and drug interests we witnessed during the 2013 general elections in the municipality of El Paraíso, Copan in Honduras. Last week in Juan Orlando Hernández's trial in New York, more details about the violent electoral fraud in El Paraíso were outlined by Alexander Ardón, the government's collaborating witness, confessed drug trafficker, and the former mayor of El Paraíso.
(2024-03-01). Despite Zionists Shutdown of School, BA Labor Conf for Palestine with Hundreds Goes On. indybay.org Despite the action of East Bay Zionists to shutdown a school where an education conference on Palestine and labor was being held, the participants moved the conference to the front of the school and parking lot and went ahead with the meeting.
(2024-03-01). Tesla, Trader Joe's take aim at labor's limited protections. workers.org 
Passed in 1935, the National Labor Relations Act, also known as the Wagner Act, enshrined in law the right of workers to engage in collective action — "protected concerted activity" — against their bosses. First and foremost, this meant workers had the right to unionize. The Act's passage did not . . . |
(2024-03-01). Australia: The truth behind the Labor government's claims of real wage growth. wsws.org The 0.1 percentage point difference between wage growth and inflation is negligible—less than $2 a week for most workers—and does nothing to reverse years of real wage cuts.
(2024-03-01). Richest Kid in the World 2024: Princess Charlotte. albawaba.com 
In a world where money and prosperity dominate the news, the richest kids in the world 2024 is such an interesting topic to look for! As of 2024, this prestigious title is held by Princess Charlotte; the royal who has won people's hearts globally. With a net worth of $5 billion, Princess Charlottes riches go beyond her royal background, positioning her as a significant figure in conversations about wealth and inheritance. Let us examine the factors that have contributed in having Princess Charlotte the richest kid in the world 2024. | Revealing the Richest Kid in the World 2024: Princess Charlotte with Net Wo…
(2024-03-01). Can Brazil Convince the World To Tax Billionaire Wealth? inequality.org
(2024-03-01). UAE Hikes Prices for Petrol and Diesel – March 2024. albawaba.com 
Tanking up your car for this month will cost you a bit more, as the UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced UAE Petrol and Diesel Prices for March 2024. | The new prices and rates will apply from the first of March. | Check the below rates for UAE Petrol and Diesel Prices: | – Super 98 Petrol: | Will cost Dh3.03 a liter, compared to Dh2.88 in February. | – Special 95 Petrol: | Will cost Dh2.92 per liter, compared to Dh2.76 last month. | – E-Plus 91 Petrol: | Will cost Dh2.85 a liter, compared to Dh2.69 a liter in February. | – Diesel:…
(2024-03-01). Understanding Petrol Price in UAE 2024. albawaba.com In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where cars are a part of everyday life, monitoring gasoline prices is essential for both individuals and businesses. With petrol costs fluctuating due to many reasons, having a grasp of the factors driving these changes can empower drivers to make choices about fuel usage and financial planning. This article explores the complexities of petrol price in UAE, providing insights and suggestions for motorists to effectively handle the ups and downs. | Information for Drivers: Understanding Petrol Price in UAE | : Gasoline rates in the UAE are impacted by elements including oil…
(2024-03-01). WFP Libya Market Monitoring Report (January 2024). reliefweb.int 
Country: Libya | Source: World Food Programme | Please refer to the attached file. | HIGHLIGHTS | In January 2024, the prices of most key commodities have decreased/remained the same over the monitoring period, with the exception of chicken and rice, which have increased in price compared to the previous month. | The cost of food (measured by the Minimum Food Expenditure Basket) was 767.44 LYD in January 2024 (3.26 LYD less than the previous month). | The cost of the Full Minimum Expenditure Basket (food and non-food items) reached LYD 861.55 in January 2024 (3.51 LYD) less than the previous month. | In Jan…
(2024-03-01). Safeguarding in practice: anticipating, minimising and mitigating risk in teenage pregnancy research in urban informal settlements in Nairobi, Kenya. reliefweb.int Country: Kenya | Source: British Medical Journal | Lilian Otiso, Rosie Steege, Inviolata Njoroge, Linet Okoth, Phil Tubb, Elizabeth Nyothach, Penelope A Phillips-Howard, Sally Theobald, Miriam Taegtmeyer | Abstract | Safeguarding challenges in global health research include sexual abuse and exploitation, physical and psychological abuse, financial exploitation and neglect. Intersecting individual identities (such as gender and age) shape vulnerability to risk. Adolescents, who are widely included in sexual and reproductive health research, may be particularly vulnerable. Sensitive topics like teenage pregnancy…
(2024-03-01). Israelism, Antisemitism, and U.S. Military Spending. counterpunch.org "Israelism" is a new word coined to describe "one-sided propaganda about Palestinians that American Jews and others have been indoctrinated with regarding the Israeli occupation, apartheid, and other dehumanizing policies."[1]Representatives Elisa Stefanik and Virginia Foxx, as well as other MAGA Republicans, recently utilized Israelism to accuse the presidents of Harvard, M.I.T., and the University of
(2024-03-01). Sanders Slams Pentagon After Report Finds Agency Lacks Basic Fraud Avoidance. truthout.org Despite being given half of the entire federal government's discretionary spending each year, the Department of Defense doesn't take even the most basic steps to avoid and investigate fraud, a new bombshell report finds. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found in a report commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) that the Pentagon — the only federal agency that's never passed an… |
(2024-03-01). Victor Pickard on the Crisis of Journalism. fair.org
(2024-03-01). 125 Millions Americans Could Breathe Unhealthy Air Regularly by Mid-Century, Report Finds. pressenza.com A new report from the nonprofit First Street Foundation finds that many Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of pollution regularly and predicts the number of people exposed to unhealthy air could rise further by the middle of the century. | The report, "Atrocious Air," highlights how climate change is impacting air quality currently, and how it could continue to worsen in the future. According to the risk assessment, about 83 million people in the U.S. are currently exposed to air quality deemed unhealthy by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI). | The AQI ranges from 0 to…
(2024-03-01). After Fukushima Meltdowns: 13 Years of Accidents, Quakes, Insults. counterpunch.org 
The catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and three reactor meltdowns that struck northeast Japan at Fukushima in March 2011 began a pollution disaster that keeps growing and surprising. From recent contamination of edible plants, and frequent earthquakes threatening new reactor fails, from accidents endangering workers, and non-enforcement of regulations, to lawsuits against Japan's pollution of the Pacific,
(2024-03-01). President Maduro: The US Committed a Crime By Destroying Venezuelan Plane. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, condemned the "dismemberment of the Conviasa airplane that was hijacked. They removed the flag, they erased the name of Luisa Cáceres de Arismendi, the name of Emtrasur, and then chopped it into pieces." | The Venezuelan minister for Transportation and president of Conviasa, Ramón Celestino Velásquez Araguayán, stated that the United States has violated all international regulations and aviation agreements by hijacking the Venezuelan cargo plane and destroying it. "What they want is to demoralize the Venezuelan people, but there is every sign that we will recover," the…
(2024-03-01). Belarusian war veterans to be honored with jubilee medal on 9 May. eng.belta.by On 29 February, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree | No. 75 on the establishment of the medal "80 Years of Liberation of | Belarus from Nazi invaders". The document also approves the regulations | on the anniversary medal, its description and a sample certificate to…
(2024-03-01). Palestine & the Commons: Or, Marx & the Musha'a. counterpunch.org 
Palestine's planetary significance is threefold: first, there is its geography at the conjunction of three continents, Asia, Africa, and Europe, and the waters among them. Second, there are the extractions from the soil of Palestine, as well as from under it (grains, minerals, oil and gas). And third, there is Palestine's significance concerning Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Three big religions, three big continents, and original economies of cultivating the earth, mining the earth, and drilling the earth, making modes of production from the "fertile crescent" to the petroleum present with its terrible planet…
(2024-03-01). British Columbia's NDP follows hard-right Ford government in denying basic rights to gig workers. wsws.org Bill 48, presented by the NDP at a press conference last November, will ensure that workers on ride-hailing and food delivery apps continue to earn well below the minimum wage, have no benefits, and are denied most rights available to workers employed in other sectors.
(2024-03-01). Widespread wage theft persists as latest US Postal Service rural route evaluation begins. wsws.org Workers were patronizingly told by management and the rural carriers' union to be patient during the initial implementation of RRECS. But after two subsequent route evaluations and massive numbers of grievances filed by workers, experiences confirm that the purpose of RRECS was to slash wages all along.
(2024-03-01). Vietnam reports trade surplus in January-February. plenglish.com In January and February 2024, Vietnam's exports of goods and products exceeded 59.34 billion dollars, while imports totaled 51.47 billion dollars. | According to industry sources, 11 items reported an export turnover of over one billion dollars, accounting for 75.1 percent of the total. | The United States was Vietnam's largest export market during that period, with an estimated turnover of 17.4 billion dollars, followed by China with 8.1 billion dollars, and Japan with 4.0 billion dollars. | The bulk of Vietnam's imports came from China at 20.9 billion dollars.
(2024-03-01). BERKELEY LEAP YEAR Save the Park. indybay.org We toured with the Brass Liberatin Orchestra and sussed capitalism and oligarchy…
(2024-03-01). Of Capitalism, Exclusion, and Misery in the Name of Freedom. orinocotribune.com By Raúl Antonio Capote — Feb 17, 2024 | The well-known American political scientist Francis Fukuyama, in a round table in which he participated at the Center for Public Studies of Chile, on November 13, 1992, stated that he believed that "authentic Leninists" no longer existed. | He explained that he was convinced of that until he gave a talk to an audience of 300 communist militants. "When I told them 'surely, you will not be willing to abolish freedom of expression, freedom of religion, private property and other individual rights,'" said Fukuyama, "they answered 'yes, we are willing.'" | It is worth askin…
(2024-03-01). Philippine Company Earns Lead Safe Paint Æ Certification. pressenza.com 
Government, Industry, and Civil Society Leaders Give a Thumbs Up to Newly Certified Lead-Safe Paints: | 1 March 2024, Quezon City, Philippines. Architectural, marine, automotive, traffic, textile, and industrial paints produced by a 100% Filipino-owned paint company were declared Lead Safe Paint Æ (LSP Æ) following a third-party certification that verifies paints contain less than 90 parts per million (ppm) total lead, the most stringent regulatory limit for lead content in paints the world over. | "Following a thorough verification process, SCS is pleased to announce that Triton, Rosco, Prim…
(2024-03-01). Social workers take unprotected industrial action for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-03-01). America Is Israel, Israel Is America, and the Military-Industrial Corporate Fascism Is What It Is. globalresearch.ca
(2024-03-01). How the Verdi union wants to prevent an indefinite all-out transport strike in Germany. wsws.org The so-called "concerted strikes" being organised by service sector union Verdi are in reality fragmenting the industrial action. What is necessary is the building of independent rank-and-file action committees that take the struggle into their own hands.
(2024-03-01). Morgan Stanley Reportedly Mulling Spot Bitcoin ETFs For Brokerage Platform. latintimes.com Morgan Stanley, which became the first major U.S. bank to offer clients access to Bitcoin funds, is now reportedly considering spot Bitcoin ETFs to be added to its brokerage platform.
(2024-02-29). Gustavo Petro Suspends Arms Purchase From Israel. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspended the purchase of arms from Israel following the bombing of civilians waiting for food in the Gaza Strip. | RELATED: | In his X account, the president affirmed, "The world must block [Benjamin] Netanyahu. Colombia suspends all arms purchases from Israel". | Additionally, the president described the incident as genocide and compared it to the Holocaust. | Petro has…
(2024-03-01). Modi's India is more unequal than ever. cadtm.org
(2024-03-01). Arms Embargo on Israel Now!: Canadians Ramp Up Pressure on Trudeau and Joly. socialistproject.ca 
As the Community members began blocking access to major weapons company facilities in Kitchener-Waterloo and Victoria at dawn this morning, following blockades in Toronto, Peterboroug…
(2024-03-01). Kibbutz leader confirms movement's role in establishing and maintaining Israeli apartheid. mondoweiss.net 
The kibbutz has long been celebrated by liberals as an example of Israel's socialist pedigree, but movement head Nir Meir says the "first mission" of kibbutzim was "to conquer the land," and today it stands ready to "maintain outposts" by Gaza.
(2024-03-01). Saturday 3/2: Fighting the Recall of Pamela Price. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2024-03-01). African Union declares solidarity with Palestine, Cuba. workers.org 
The author, a former member of the Secretariat of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), writes of African events for Avante!, the newspaper of the Portuguese Communist Party. Translation: John Catalinotto. African countries have reaffirmed their solidarity with occupied Palestine, the victim of vicious . . . |
(2024-03-01). Coffee & Chavistas: Misión Verdad Editor Diego Sequera Discusses Barbados Agreement, Essequibo, and Communist Party of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Diego Sequera is a Venezuelan journalist, author, political analyst, and researcher. He graduated in Arts from the Central University of Venezuela (UCV) and was part of the Docume…
(2024-03-01). US House Republicans add Pacific nations deals to bill 'countering Communist China'. scmp.com A federal budget impasse has hindered funding for the Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Palau as Beijing deepens ties in the strategically vital region.