A new national battle is raging between unionizing adjunct professors and the established unions
Socialism and Labor articles on Democracy Chronicles
This section deals with articles relating to democracy, socialism and labor. Reckoning with the important relationship between democracy and labor is essential in a democratic government. The theory of socialism, as opposed to capitalism, is characterized by social ownership of the means of production and co-operative management of the economy. Also see our articles on Anarchism, Capitalism, and Libertarianism. Also, there are many socialist parties in the US that you can find information on at our Third Party Central including Senator Bernie Sanders, a major election reform supporter.
New South Africa Labor Party Based on Unions
Ruling ANC Party sees more bad news with powerful union’ s creation of South Africa labor party
Giving Part-Time Community College Faculty a Fair Deal
Part-time community college faculty face unfortunate series of barriers to stability in work
Corruption and Inefficiency in French
Broader woes of EU integration complicate corruption and inefficiency in French government
Adjunct Equality: Celebrating Successes and Moving Forward
Today, I want to publicly celebrate some the people who are working for adjuncts, and highlight a few of the victories that have taken place during the 2013 year, as well as point to places where there is already momentum to start 2014.
Montenegro Fresco Draws Political Controversy
Politically charged Montenegro fresco hung in local church has ignited political firestorm history dredging up painful episodes from violence of 20th century
What’s That Tuition Check Paying For?
Before you sign that first tuition check, find out how many adjuncts your university or college employs. Then ask the administration how much those adjunct faculty members are paid and how well they are supported. Then ask why you’re writing such a big check.
Presenting the Socialist Party Response to SOTU
Socialist Party Response: Seattle’s only elected socialist gives response to ‘capitalist’ SOTU
Stress Points: Being a Professor is Easy, Right?
How “easy” is it for the professors who, for instance, teach at three different schools (sometimes in the same day) and still earn poverty-level wages? Faculty working conditions are student learning conditions—not just on your campus or mine, but on all of them.
How the Movement for Adjunct Justice Got Started
I am not giving up on Higher Education or on my petition, which now has close to 7000 signatures (too little still so please sign and share!). I have begun a page for Adjunct Justice too where I now have over 500 followers, though there is always room for more.