Solidarity Halifax members Jackie Barkley and Erin Dalton send letters to the editor at the Chronicle Herald in response to the continued expansion of the Emera/Nova Scotia Power corporate empire on the backs of Nova Scotians. Originally published in the Chronicle Herald on September 4, 2013. Further below, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council President and … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member David Bush examines the challenges unions face in organizing the low wage sector. The union movement in Canada faces a number of challenges. Not only has the economic crisis given the excuse to employers and the state to rail on organized workers, but labour’s difficulties in successfully organizing in the service sector … [Read More]
Speaking on behalf of Solidarity Halifax, Professor Larry Haiven addressed the amassed crowd during the Halifax Labour Day celebrations. Not so long ago I saw a report from a union organizer in the United States. He said when he goes to parties and people ask him what he does for a living he says he’s … [Read More]
By Kyle Buott, President, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and member of Solidarity Halifax. Emera’s corporate empire is growing again – paid for by rate hikes on Nova Scotians. Emera, the corporation that owns Nova Scotia Power, just announced it plans to buy three natural gas power plants. One in Connecticut, one in Rhode Island … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax unveils its new look! Thanks to ALL CAPS Design! Read their thoughts on the design work HERE.
In the lead up to the upcoming provincial election, Solidarity Halifax invites you to a panel discussion exploring how the left, and in particular the anti-capitalist left, should orient itself towards electoral politics in these times of crisis. Speakers: Roger Rashi, Québec solidaire Jackie Barkley, Solidarity Halifax Roger Rashi is a founding member of the … [Read More]
Dave Bush speaks with Kyle Buott, President of the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council (and both members of Solidarity Halifax), about trade unionism and worker activism. Kyle addresses the political importance of local labour councils in regional labour movement struggles and building solidarity between workplace issues and social movements. Produced by Rank and File. CLICK … [Read More]
Enjoy the following interview and video essay from past guest speaker Max Haiven. His comments on collective memory and the importance of the “commons” are of particular relevance to Solidarity Halifax’ upcoming A People’s History of Nova Scotia Conference. Memory and the Radical Imagination Financial Totalitarianism: The Economic, Political, Social and Cultural Rule of Speculative … [Read More]
A People’s History of Nova Scotia will feature a People’s Museum that will tell a visual narrative of radical struggle in Nova Scotia. The tools of resistance, be they posters, banners, t-shirts or song sheets, help demonstrate the creativity, resourcefulness and perseverance invested in the work of creating lasting, positive change. The Museum will be … [Read More]
*UPDATE* Tribute to Palmira Boutillier Thurs. 29 Aug. 6.30 pm. Just Us Cafe, Spring Garden Road Halifax. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – It is with shock and sadness that we have learned of Halifax Media … [Read More]