The Rich Want You to Fear Tax Fairness
Canada raised its capital gains tax inclusion rate, sparking outrage from the investing class, who warned of economic disaster. The data shows that their histrionics were groundless.
4 Articles by: Jim Stanford
Jim Stanford is an economist and director of the Centre for Future Work, a labor economics think tank based in Vancouver. He formerly served as economist in the Research Department at Unifor (and previously with the Canadian Auto Workers).
In Canada and the US, Autoworkers Have Notched Major Victories Against the Big Three
The United Auto Workers’ strikes against Ford, GM, and Stellantis have resulted in historic wins. The union’s counterpart in Canada was negotiating with the automakers at the same time — and, despite differences in strategy and tactics, also made big gains.
Union Density Lowers the Income Share Going to the Top 1%
Across Canada, union coverage is inversely proportionate to inequality. From lifting wages and securing employment benefits to advocating for public programs, union power is a bulwark against inequality.
Corporations Are Profiting From Inflation
The Left has to understand the causes and consequences of inflation and why it is increasing corporate profits. Then we can make demands that both recognize the dangers of inflation and challenge new austerity measures.