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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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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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Analysis
Layoffs pile up as corporate giants announce mass firings
Movie theater chain Regal Cinemas announced today that they would be firing 20,000 workers as they close down all 536…
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Analysis
Capitalism in free fall: Six straight months of record job losses
For the 26th week in a row, the Department of Labor released weekly employment statistics showing massive job losses. Slightly…
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Militant Journalism
Pittsburgh rally demands relief for unemployed workers
On September 1, 2020, the organizations Pittsburgh Restaurant Worker’s Aid and Restaurant Opportunities Centers United held called for “Emergency Day…
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