Disaster facing Bahamians is product of the capitalist system

Vol. 83/No. 34 - September 23, 2019

“We are on our own,” Bahamian volunteer fireman Greg Johnson told the press Sept. 6 in Treasure Cay, explaining the inaction of the government of the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. “It’s deplorable.” Working people were left to…


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Bosses demand court end Blackjewel miners’ protest
Vol. 83/No. 34 - September 23, 2019
Kentucky coal miners fighting for pay stolen from them when Blackjewel bosses declared bankruptcy. Chinese restaurant owner Joyce Cheng, at center, has raised over $5,000 for them.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Blackjewel coal miners in Harlan County and their supporters have been camped out on the rail tracks outside the Cloverlick No. 3 mine since July 29, determined to keep their former bosses from moving about 100 rail…


Bosses’ profit drive leads to deaths of two more rail workers

Vol. 83/No. 34 - September 23, 2019
Bosses’ profit drive leads to deaths of two more rail workers

BY A RAIL WORKER IN MONTREAL The rail bosses’ drive for profit claimed the lives of two more union brothers and rail workers in North America in August. On Aug. 15, in Vaughn, Ontario, 27-year-old train conductor and Teamsters union…