Response to COVID-19 serves big business, not workers
As emergency measures continue to be taken by all levels of government, it’s become increasingly clear that these governments act on behalf of a specific,…
Ernest Zarzuela
COVID-19 has drawn us together with a common goal
Not even halfway through 2020, our daily lives and routines have come to a halt as we shift into social isolation and distancing to contain the COVID-19 virus.
Capitalism’s disgusting behaviour revealed in COVID-19 pandemic
Over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has had grocery stores selling out of products like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other essentials.
Let Uber be a lesson in corporate welfare management
Two years ago, ridesharing giant Uber threw a tantrum and opted to avoid Winnipeg entirely over Manitoba’s regulations.
City of Winnipeg should prioritize job creation
A recent study shows employers in Winnipeg are looking to hire less new employees this spring.
5 Days for the Homeless is a tone-deaf spectacle that misses the point
Last week, from March 8 to 12, a group of students camped outside of UMSU University Centre to raise funds as part of a national campaign called 5 Days for the Homeless.
Peaceful protesters must be protected
Recent protests involving Indigenous peoples blocking railways in peaceful protest have demonstrated the need for better protection of protests.
Call of Duty League is here to stay
The CDL is a masterclass in the future of sport. While the structure underneath, everything built on top of that structure is fresh and new.
Manitoba Metis Federation victim to politics of respectability
It seems that for David Chartrand solidarity with the ongoing mass movement in support of Wet’suwet’en in their struggle with the Canadian government is not on the table.
Wage theft and the cult of chummy workplaces
Wage theft. It’s hospitality’s best worst-kept secret. From taking a cut of employee tips or not paying overtime, to not giving employees breaks and forcing…