Labour panel pans Glavine's healthcare union idea

Solidarity Halifax member Larry Haiven speaks out on CBC against the NS Liberal government’s announcement to impose union choice in the public healthcare sector. Larry Haiven is a professor at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, a research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia. LISTEN HERE > CBC … [Read More]

Why “Corporate Social Responsibility” is a Crock

By Larry Haiven. Originally publised at The Halifax Examiner. Larry Haiven is a professor at the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, a research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Nova Scotia, and a member of Solidarity Halifax. Back when I was in the MBA program at the University of Alberta … [Read More]

The Khyber – Not just a memory

The Coast interviews Emily Davidson of Friends of the Khyber and member of Solidarity Halifax to ask why The Khyber is worth preserving. With four million dollars needed in repairs, the future of the storied Khyber building is in doubt. City staff says sell it off and be done with it. The Friends of the … [Read More]

The Khyber – And Still Fighting

Artist and Solidarity Halifax member Emily Davidson shares her thoughts on the importance of the Khyber in our community. Originally posted at the Halifax Media Coop. I’ve danced all night at the Khyber. I’ve watched my favourite bands at the Khyber. I’ve played in my own bands at the Khyber. I’ve seen art I loved, … [Read More]

The Coast recommends Solidarity Halifax for students looking to fight back

The Coast gave Solidarity Halifax a nod in its Back to School guide, recommending us in its list of Five ways to be an activist in Halifax. Here’s what they had to say: “Many post-secondary students experience the divisive reality of capitalism when paying tuition. While that financial drain means less beer money for some, … [Read More]

Labour Day – Labour victories

By Judy Haiven. Judy is a member of Solidarity Halifax and teaches in the Management Department, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Labour Day 2014: What’s Brewing? As we approach the Labour Day holiday, a new interest in unions is coming from an unlikely quarter. Servers … [Read More]

Is the CBC in another orbit?

By Judy Haiven. Judy is a member of Independent Jewish Voices- Canada and of Solidarity Halifax. She teaches at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Our public broadcaster doesn’t want to cover pro-Palestinian peace efforts… It’s one block away from headquarters, but no one comes to see. It’s at … [Read More]

Fighting racism –> supporting our students

By Ben Sichel. Ben  is a teacher in Dartmouth and author of the P-12 education section for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Alternative Provincial Budget. Originally published at no need to raise your hand. There’s a rally in Halifax this Tuesday in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Missouri, and all black youth. If … [Read More]

From Anti-Austerity to Anti-Capitalism: Building a local left organization

Don’t miss this talk at the Peoples Social Forum by Solidarity Halifax and Ottawa-based Solidarity Against Austerity. Despite the economic crisis of 2008 and the austerity turn by governments, the left in Canada has had plenty of difficulty building organizations capable of fighting back. How can the left rebuild local organizations capable of building a … [Read More]

Halifax- Hands UP! Solidarity with Ferguson protesters and all Black youth

COMMUNITY GATHERING Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/503970186414415/ Tuesday, August 19 4:30pm Victoria Park (opposite Public Gardens) Michael Brown was supposed to be starting college this week. On August 9th, the unarmed Black youth was shot dead, eight times by Ferguson police. Hundreds of irate Fergusons took to the streets yelling: “Hands up, don’t shoot!” The police responded … [Read More]