In anticipation of Wednesday’s open consultation to “rejuvenate” Cornwallis Park, we are posting this piece by Solidarity Halifax member Ben Sichel written in 2011 for The Chronicle Herald during the campaign to rename Cornwallis Junior High School (now Halifax Central Junior High). Originally posted at no need to raise your hand. Don’t miss this educational … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Judy Haiven reports on the Halifax protest against the JNF. Judy is a member of Independent Jewish Voices – Canada, and of Canadians Arabs and Jews for a Just Peace. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Protesters condemn JNF’s land grab K’JIPUKTUK (Halifax) – More than 65 people gathered on Thursday … [Read More]
Beyond the impasse of Canadian labour: union renewal, political renewal Canadian Dimension‘s latest issue includes many interesting debates and insights about labour and organizing, and also features an article by Solidarity Halifax! Click on the image to be directed toward their website.
A panel with: Nora Loreto, author of “From Demonized to Organized: Building the New Union Movement” Nick Stark, National Executive Representative, Canadian Federation of Students Nova Scotia Charlie Huntley, member of Solidarity Halifax and Baristas Rise Up Moderated by: Kyle Buott, President, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council Unions are one of the only remaining democratic … [Read More]
Artist and Solidarity Halifax member Emily Davidson is interviewed and featured by All In A Day’s Work on CJAM 99.1 FM Windsor community radio. Emily shares thoughts on labour, art and organizing and covers a lot of ground. Hear Emily talk about Solidarity Halifax, Mayworks Windsor, Mayworks Halifax, Unifor 2040 – Canadian Freelance Union, the … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member James Hutt talks to Rick Howe on 95,7 FM about our Power to the People campaign and the need to return Nova Scotia Power to democratic public ownership. >>LISTEN HERE [place marker at 37:22] Sign the PETITION here to return Nova Scotia Power to democratic public ownership
Solidarity Halifax member Ben Sichel says fight poverty and privatization to improve education. Ben is a teacher in Dartmouth and lead author of the P-12 education section in the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia’s Alternative Provincial Budget. Originally published in the Chronicle Herald. Visit Ben’s blog at noneedtoraiseyourhand.wordpress.com Two opinion pieces in a recent … [Read More]
Presentation by John Hutton to the Nova Scotia Law Amendments Committee on what the 2014 Financial Measures Acts means to students. John is a member of Solidarity Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Hello, and thank you to the honourable members for allowing me to speak here today. My name is John Hutton, … [Read More]
Saint Mary’s University Professor and Solidarity Halifax member Larry Haiven addresses exploitation within the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on CBC Information Morning’s Business and Labour panel. >>LISTEN HERE Note: Statements by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
Solidarity Halifax is a proud sponsor of the 2014 MayworksHalifax Festival. See the festival’s press release below (features quotes from Solidarity Halifax members Sébastien Labelle and Kyle Buott) and make sure to check out the full calendar of events at mayworkshalifax.ca Artists and labour activists join forces in another edition of the expanding MayworksHalifax Festival. … [Read More]