The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a massive new international trade pact being pushed by the U.S. government at the behest of transnational corporations. The TPP is already being negotiated between the United States and other Pacific Rim countries.
Here are examples of what corporations want from the TPP:
- Cheaper Labor Costs. The TPP would grant corporations easier access to labor markets in countries such as Vietnam, where the average minimum wage is just a third of what it is in China.
- Special Powers to Attack Environmental Laws. TPP would enable corporations to challenge virtually any new law, regulation or even court decision that adversely affects their expected or potential profits as an "indirect expropriation" through international tribunals that …
Next meeting, November 21
The treasurer's report showed a balance of $380.52 in the checking account. Two fundraising efforts are underway: an event in November at Paul Elerick's house, and a drive by the membership committee to raise dues from lapsed members.
The Move to Amend campaign in Santa Cruz County was endorsed by unanimous consensus. For more information about Move to amend and the local campaign: https://movetoamend.org/ca-santa-cruz.
Gail Jack reported that the Crosson North County Democratic Club's second meeting was attended by approximately 30 people. Amanda Robinson was elected president and Coco Ranier-Walte, vice president. Offices of secretary and treasurer are still open. The club will meet the first Tuesday of the month at Bruno's …