In the UK there is currently a major strike by Deliveroo workers. Their demands are for normal working conditions. It is the prevention of this that the gig economy lives.
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Climate Crisis
electrek: Tesla makes deal with Fiat Chrysler to pool fleet for EU emission requirement
No emissions reductions achieved, but targets will be met. This deal shows why it is ridiculous to set targets based on Co2 intensity or average Co2 emissions. Time to start setting maximum emissions per car. […]
Economics
Prime – Ann Pettifor: Rentier capitalism is profoundly risk-averse
21st century capitalism bears little resemblance to the capitalism that fired the Industrial Revolution, or indeed to the more recent Thatcher/Reagan model of capitalism. Key sectors of today’s new hyper-capitalism are profoundly risk averse. Read […]
Geopolitics
Workers in Palestine: Swedish Dockworkers’ Union Votes To Block Military Equiptment To and From Israel
In a landmark decision, the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union has voted to enforce a blockade on the handling of military equipment destined for or originating from Israel, answering an urgent call for solidarity from Workers in […]
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