Subject: Economy & Work
Solidarity with Migrant Workers at Mediceram on Their Third Strike for Their Rights
A joint statement supporting the demands of migrant workers at Mediceram. Consult the original source for the dispute’s context, the demands and the organisations issuing the statement. This record does not assume subsequent developments beyond its publication date.
The Aerofoam Manufacturing Strike: Migrant Workers Continue Their Struggle
A solidarity report and analysis concerning migrant workers at Aerofoam. The original source includes an update and image attribution. This record links to the report without repeating its allegations or reproducing its photographs.
What is capitalism?
Capitalism is a social system in which production is largely controlled as private property and organised for profit. Many people earn their income by selling their labour-power, while owners of capital control investment decisions.
Why do economic crises happen?
A capitalist economy can have the capacity to produce goods while still experiencing unemployment and unmet needs. Competition, profit, investment and credit interact as crises develop.
Labour theory of value
In Marx’s theory, a commodity’s value is related to the socially necessary labour-time required to produce it. This differs from claiming that every market price equals the time taken by a particular individual.
A Minimum Wage for Every Worker: Interns Are Workers Too
Interns perform work, yet their pay and protections are frequently contested. The author examines the relationship between employers, educational institutions and young workers. The article’s political demands should be distinguished from a statement of current law.