"Interesting point. Libertarians such as von Mises and Rothbard have always supported the privatisation of money (i.e. letting banks, corporations and/or state governments print their own currency and may the strongest win). It was always considered…"
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Tim Dymond replied to Andy Funnell's discussion Vouchers. A parallel income taxed by transnationals? in the group Trans National Corporations
Tim Dymond replied to Tammy Murphy's discussion Veolia Environment in the group Trans National Corporations"Veolia also operates bus services to illegal West Bank settlements, and operates a light rail project on seized Palestinian lands:
http://electronicintifada.net/blog/adri-nieuwhof/veolia-keeps-silent-about-two-bus-services-illegal-settlements"
Tim Dymond replied to Suzanne Adely's discussion Hosni Mubarak's puppet trade union federation dismantled in the group Solidarity with the people of Egypt"Mubarak's National Democratic Party was actually a member of the Socialist International for many years, on the grounds that we should 'work with' his government to make practical reforms. This experience shows international trade…"
Tim Dymond replied to Gary McDonagh's discussion John MacLean in the group Historytalk"Yes - he sounds interesting."
Tim Dymond replied to Kirsten Forkert's discussion experiences with Facebook and alternatives in the group Social Network Unionism"I agree with Peter: purpose, lifespan and facilitation are keys to success with any social media platform be it Facebook or whatever.
Since Facebook is the most popular by a long way it is the most useful for union organising in the sense of…"
Tim Dymond commented on Alex Falconer's group Labour Films"Early on in 'On the Waterfront' the script argues that Johnny Friendly's corrupt union is a bad union on its own terms (i.e. it tolerates bad working conditions for its members). Unfortunately the last scene basically involves the…"
Tim Dymond commented on Alex Falconer's group Labour Films"Thanks for that book Doug - the link through it to Tom Zaniello's blog is fascinating as well."
Tim Dymond commented on D. B. Monty's group China Solidarity"At the risk of making an overwrought comparison, in Australia we have the legislated right to take 'protected industrial action'. While that means there are some protections for union activists, it also places constraints on your…"
Tim Dymond posted an event
International Women's Day Sundowner at Stirling Gardens
March 8, 2011 from 4pm to 7pm
Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.Tuesday the 8th of March 4-7pm Stirling Gardens (off St Georges Terrace, behind Council House).Join us for an afternoon of food, drinks, music and guest speakers as we celebrate the achievements of the women’s movement over the past 100 years.Bring a picnic blanket and your family and friends as we take time to reflect on the contributions made by union women in the fight for equality and pay equity.We’re also planning to…See More
Tim Dymond commented on Eric Lee's group Solidarity with the people of Egypt"Here is a link to a 2009 ITUC survey on trade union rights in Libya. The main organisation is a tool of the Gaddafi state. While it made some fitfull attempts to be more independent they don't seem to have amounted to…"
Tim Dymond joined Orsan Senalp's group
Social Network Unionism
Building a bottom-up transnational unionism that will hack the capitalist mode of production and lead the way towards mature and advanced, joyful, positive, creative alternative world civilizations. See More
Tim Dymond commented on Eric Lee's group Solidarity with the people of Egypt"I see third period Stalinism is already appearing on Union book' - 'social fascisim'? Really? If the only thing western trade unionists can offer the people of Egypt is sterile sectarianism Egyptian workers are truly on their own. If…"
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