Articles by PV Staff
Vancouver Labour Backs Wide Range of Municipal Candidates
There's still confusion around the crowded 2018 municipal election in Vancouver, but some clarity is emerging.
After the Trump-Putin Meeting
Lining up behind the Justin Trudeaus and Angela Merkels of the world will not stop the advance of fascism.
Community Activist Helen Kennedy Runs For TDSB Ward 4 Trustee
A popular labour and community activist in Toronto has thrown her hat into the ring as a candidate for School Trustee in Ward 4
Canada Abstains on UN Condemnation of Israeli Violence
Israel acts like a rogue state, constantly violating human rights, while Canada joins with the US in giving it a free pass on the world stage.
Mexican Candidate Says Economy Would Survive NAFTA Collapse
Lopez Obrador, the center-left candidate leading the polls in the July 1 presidential election, says his country should focus on strengthening the domestic market and the rural economy if NAFTA talks fail.
Nepal Communists Complete Unification
The Maoist former rebels and the Communist UML party have merged to form the largest left party. The two constituents of the ruling coalition formed the Nepal Communist Party, which now heads the nation's first majority government in 19 years.
BC Casino Workers Fight for Fairness
Thousands of casino workers in several British Columbia cities are either on strike or gearing up for walkouts as they struggle to win fair wages and improved working conditions.
One City Trustee Carrie Bercic Challenges VSB Budget
"Putting students first means we must find a way to serve students who are most adversely affected by these proposed cuts.”
Global Class Struggle
Trump hits federal workers, gender bias still remains, Amazon Italian workers win contract, Korean labour leader released & more.
Sohan Mann (1934-2017)
People’s Voice is sad to announce the death of Comrade Sohan Mann, a Communist leader in Calgary’s Punjabi community.
Vancouver Peace Council Formed to Promote Stronger Anti-War Action
The formation of the Vancouver Peace Council follows a decline in anti-war activity in this city in recent years.
Chinese Report Slams US Human Rights Abuses
Washington is in no position to play the role of a global human rights judge.
Another Israeli Massacre in Gaza
The sickening slaughter was committed by IDF forces using air strikes, tanks, assault weapons, and tear gas to attack unarmed Palestinians.
GLOBAL CLASS STRUGGLE
UK campus pension strike, Tamil Nadu garment workers face sex harassment, 100k protest in Melbourne, Mine workers killed in Pakistan, SA gold miners win compensation, Women workers in Iran
No War With Syria Says VDLC
The Vancouver and District Labour Council passed a resolution against the assault on Syria.
May Day Photos
May Day events and rallies
Trading Away Canadian Jobs and Sovereignty
The struggle to stop this draconian new NAFTA deal might have been won if the trade union movement had picked up the fight.
Fisk Report Casts New Doubts on Syria Attack Excuse
A Syrian doctor’s report that no chemical weapons were used throws doubt on subsequent air strikes, applauded by the Canadian government.
May Day 2018
Another world is possible, and this May Day the struggle to win it continues.
GLOBAL CLASS STRUGGLE
Yemen media workers, Iranian teacher released, German public workers, Panama trades and French rail strikes, Casino workers join UniteHERE, Syrian unions & EU wages
Venezuela Accused of Raising the Minimum Wage
This may be a rare case where a minimum wage increase is considered an offense because it affects the labour and economic interests of the employers.
After Latest Gaza Massacre, Canada Must Impose Sanctions on Israel
Canada’s government has taken no action to protect Palestinian protesters or to ensure that those who have violated their rights are held accountable.
LNG Tax Breaks Must Be Rejected
Our economic future should not be based on handing out taxpayers’ dollars in the scramble for a bigger share of shrinking global demand for fossil fuels.
Vancouver Civic Speculation Heats Up
Vision has been increasingly condemned for its close links with profit-hungry developers who have made the city unaffordable for thousands of renters and working class families
Be Afraid… Be Very Afraid.
With John Bolton back in the White House, the planet is a big step closer to nuclear disaster.
Delegation of Communists Visit Bolivarian Venezuela
Special to PV From March 5–7, a delegation of seven communists from Canada attended the 2nd International Solidarity Conference Todos somos Venezuela (We are all Venezuela), joining their voices to 300 international delegates who came to support [...]
Federal Budget 2018: A Kiss and a Promise
A new Parliament is needed, with strong voices inside - working with the labour and people’s movements outside - to win.
BC Budget 2018: Weighing Up The Numbers
The NDP backed away from any serious challenge to corporate power.