The surplus value created in production is locked inside the commodity until the moment of consumption, when it’s released as profit. When you plunk your dollars down to buy the hair dryer or the box of frozen waffles, the capitalist’s goal is realized. […]
Competition drives technological development as each capitalist pursues ever-increasing efficiency and speed. They automate their factories to minimize the number of workers and to stay ahead of one another. […]
After a short hiatus, the “Capitalism Must Die!” series is back. Other capitalists are running this same cycle at the same time. All their commodities flow into the marketplace. Competition is the major economic driving force of capitalism. […]
On May 04, 2013, about 45 South Floridians rallied at the Walmart Supercenter in Davie to express solidarity with workers in Bangladesh. The death toll of the Rana Plaza building collapse in Savar, Bangladesh currently stands at 547 and is growing. The protesters chanted, “Walmart profits come in coffins!”, “When human rights are under attack, [...]
Some good coverage from the New Times: Activists With One Struggle Protest Walmart Saturday in Support of Bangladeshi Workers - Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach - News - The Daily Pulp.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Davie, Fla., May 04, 2013 In the wake of the Rana Plaza collapse in Savar, Bangladesh, over 400 garment workers are dead; more than 1000 are injured; 140 plus are missing. Workers, outraged, are in the streets by the thousands. The Rapid Response Network (RRN) calls on South Florida consumers, workers, and [...]
By Stephanie McMillan Our worst nightmares reverberate with the prediction of respected scientist James Hansen: if we don’t stop TransCanada’s Keystone XL pipeline, then it’s “game over” for stabilizing the climate. With final US governmental approval (or not) to complete the pipeline looming, struggle over it is intensifying. In late January, representatives from more than 25 First Nations [...]