The article “Somebody has to respond” reminded me of the video we watched in class on Argentina: “Hope in hard times” and the video on the workers at the Nike plant that got shut down. The Republic Windows and Doors factory made me think of what those workers in Argentina did to keep their suit [...]
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“Somebody Has to Respond”
Posted in economy, jobs, tagged zmag.org on December 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
A time to give thanks
Posted in Buy Nothing Day, consumerism, economy, Environment, Vandana Shiva, tagged adbusters.org, Vandana Shiva, zmag.org on November 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve always liked the Buy Nothing Day campaign that adbuster’s started. Instead of going out and celebrating black Friday in the traditional way, spend that time with your family and friends. It’s probably a good idea with the way the economy is turning anyways. Simplify the holidays. Cut up your credit cards. Instead, cook a [...]
Targeting Unions in Colombia
Posted in Colombia, Unions, tagged zmag.org on October 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here’s another great article I found on zmag. Conn Hallinan talks about the increase in murders of trade unionists under Uribe’s administration. He also talks about the ties between th government, military, and multi-national corporations in these murders. There is a major increase of foreign capital in Colombia amounting over 60 percent of national income. [...]
