Today on the WSWS

New Today -- 15 March 2019

Perspective

Jobs bloodbath in the global auto industry

Recently announced cuts by VW are part of an ongoing jobs bloodbath in the global auto industry, aimed at satisfying the rapacious appetite of the financial oligarchy.

News & Analysis

US Senate votes to overturn Trump emergency decree

The resolution has no immediate practical effect, because Trump will veto it and there is little prospect of an override by Congress, which requires a two-thirds vote.

Auto workers in China face job losses and closures

Workers and residents denounce GM Lordstown closure

Federal Aviation Administration accused of colluding with Boeing in wake of 737 crashes

Pompeo enlists US energy conglomerates for global oil war

Report details suicide crisis inside Amazon facilities

Kohler Company to shut Wisconsin generator plant and eliminate 325 jobs

Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike nears end of first week

So Paulo teachers' union shuts down one-month strike

Argentine teachers go back to work after three-day strike

The political issues raised by the media ban on UK far-right leader Tommy Robinson

Rifts in Australia's ruling coalition engulf rural-based National Party

The US reinforces political and military relations with the Maldives

Commentary

The college admissions scandal and the rigged system of admissions at elite universities

Free Assange and Manning!

James Cogan to participate in Unity4J online forum to defend Assange and Manning

Arts Review

Lady J (Mademoiselle de Joncquires): A scorned woman takes revenge, or attempts to

Workers Struggles

Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa