Open Mic Section
Dan La Botz* discusses public workers’ struggles in the US and the potential to develop a ‘new’ workers movement.
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In this article China Labor Watch* discusses the sweatshops at Foxcom factories that produce Apple computers.
Open Mic Section
In this article China Labor Watch*, discusses the working conditions at Apple and what you can do to support workers at Apple.
KC JOURNAL NO 30 JULY 2012 – Barometer of Resistance
date Place details demands 05 January 2012 Nebo – Limpopo Twenty-seven protesters appeared at the Nebo Magistrate’s Court for public violence and malicious damage to property. Residents were protesting against […]
In this Edition – KC JOURNAL NO 29 DECEMBER 2011
This edition, no 28, is the last edition of the Khanya Journal for the year 2011, and is a special edition in a number of […]
COP17
This article argues that the outcome of COP 17 in Durban is a crime against humanity and discusses this in relation to technology, agriculture and the Global Climate Fund amongst others.
The failings of climate negotiations
Saliem Fakir* discusses the failure of COP17 against the background of the United Nations bubble and its methods of work. Was an alternative possible.
The Durban Package: escape hatches, empty shells, and a death notice to equity
IBON* argues that the COP17 outcomes are empty, undermine equity; and therefore communities and movements need to mobilise, to resist.
Durban Package lacks ambition and equity
Payal Parekh* argues that the agreement lacks ambition, equity and justice and that it is essential for civil society to strategies and regroup to curb global warming.
Ordinary people have once again been let down by our governments
Commenting on the UN climate talks which ended today in Durban, South Africa, Sarah-Jayne Clifton, Climate Justice Coordinator of Friends of the Earth International said: “Ordinary […]