Canada

Austerity for the Essential: The Struggle of Personal Support Workers

Submitted by Internationalis... on May 10 2020 22:04

Mainstream news sources, for the last decade, have been reporting on the increased frequency of the “hallway healthcare” phenomena in Ontario hospitals. Over this time the problem has grown into a norm, rather than an alarming exception.

Capitalism and Covid: Paycheques and Rents

Submitted by Internationalis... on May 7 2020 23:27

For the working class the cost of a roof over our heads is a major expenditure, one that can push households further into debt and ultimately onto the streets. This report from our ICT affiliate in Canada shows how the coronavirus lockdown is exacerbating the housing problem for the working class.

Splits of the Socialist Workers Party (Britain)

Esme Choonara, Amy Leather, Candy Udwin, Maxine Bowler, 2013 Disputes Committee

We do not agree with their politics but reproduce this for reference.

Notable splits and departures from the Socialist Workers Party in Britain (and some notable international splits) in chronological order including key figures. The list shows a history of active members' serious complaints about the organisation and how it is organised. The issues are repeated since the formation of the SWP which should raise questions about the much-vaunted SWP model of ‘building the party’ especially for those unfamiliar with the party and its history.

Rent Strike Spreads Across US & Canada in the Face of Growing COVID-19 Crisis

Submitted by R Totale on Apr 3 2020 15:51

An overview of the rent strike movement in the US and Canada. This article was first posted at It's Going Down.

Confidence, Courage, Connection, Trust: A proposal for security culture

An article suggesting some ways that security practices can be improved. This article was submitted anonymously to North Shore Counter-Info.

Why and How to Go on a Rent Strike

A brief guide to rent strikes, first published by the Quebec site grevedesloyers.info, and republished by Montreal Counter-Info and It's Going Down. This guide was created for people in Quebec, but much of the information will be applicable elsewhere.