the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
January 19, 2026
No, it’s not enough that the Michigan electric utility company, DTE, continues to raise its rates and households scramble to keep up with utility bills. But now, DTE is adding fees onto our energy bills when we pay with a credit card OR a debit card!
Starting March 2, residential customers will be charged a $2.99 fee per card transaction. In its defense, DTE is saying it’s not the bad guy—this money is going to its “third party” payment processor! DTE also says it’s the right thing to do so customers who pay by bank account or with cash aren’t subsidizing the cost for those who choose card payments!
“Earth to DTE”—many people pay with a credit card in the first place because they don’t have the cash or the money in the bank account to do otherwise!
And debit card users getting penalized?!? Isn’t that how so many businesses now operate and don’t even deal in cash?!