Railroad workers have reached a new tentative union contract with rail companies, averting a potential strike set to start on Friday that could have shut down rail service across the United States. The deal, which has yet to be released in writing and ratified by union members, is said to grant one paid sick day to workers, allow workers to attend medical appointments without being subject to attendance policies, and give a “semblance of a schedule” to rail workers, who are currently on call to work 24/7.
Climate Crisis
Inside Climate News: As the Climate Crisis Grows, a Movement Gathers to Make ‘Ecocide’ an International Crime Against the Environment
International lawyers, environmentalists and a growing number of world leaders say “ecocide”—widespread destruction of the environment—would serve as a “moral red line” for the planet. Read here
Climate Crisis
Reuters: EU court rejects cities’ bid to curb car emissions
Again the European Court of Justice usurps the right of local governments to protect the health of their citizens. All in the service of corporate profits. Interesting is the fact that Germany keeps its name […]
Economics
Thomas Fazi, Bill Mitchell – For MMT
Leading proponents of Modern Monetary Theory respond to Tribune’s recent article on the topic, arguing that socialists should not be afraid to “seize the means of production of money.” See also the article to the […]
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