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Analysis
The only way to fight tech sector layoffs: Organize!
Layoffs are a choice the capitalists make to intensify worker exploitation, push wages down, and speed up work.
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The Socialist Program
Billionaires Order Mass Layoffs of Tech Workers
Brian and Prof. Richard Wolff discuss the mass layoffs that billionaire CEOs at Meta (formerly Facebook), Twitter, Amazon, and others…
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The Socialist Program
Socialism or Capitalism: Millions of Unemployed Workers Lose their Benefits
Politicians and the media talk constantly about the post-COVID economic recovery, but last month’s weak jobs report suggests that workers…
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Militant Journalism
Penn. higher education under attack by its own Board of Governors
Photo: Protest against university “consolidation” outside the state capitol, Harrisburg On the afternoon of July 14, the Board of Governors…
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Militant Journalism
Ohio activists fight for unemployment benefits, housing for all
On June 26, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation from the Miami Valley and Columbus chapters came together…
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Militant Journalism
Sit-in protest at Georgia Dept. of Labor demands no cuts to federal UI
Protesters demanded the Georgia state government retain, not slash, the $300 per week federal unemployment benefits that were extended under…
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The Socialist Program
Capitalism in Crisis: The Main Threat to U.S. Capitalism is U.S. Capitalism
Brian and Prof. Wolff discuss the Biden administration's new major economic proposal
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Analysis
COVID + Capitalism: Life expectancy plunges and unemployment surges
Data released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that following that report, life expectancy had dropped…
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Analysis
Bank of America and State share blame for unemployment benefits crisis in California
Beginning in October 2020, workers across California have seen their unemployment accounts frozen or drained of funds. The state’s Employment…
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Analysis
COVID chaos: U.S. government set to allow relief programs to expire when needed the most
Just when financial assistance is needed the most to allow people to stay safe at home instead of risking their…
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