Solidarity Halifax presents a free screening + discussion of “The Take” (Naomi Klein, Avi Lewis 2004). 7pm, Thursday, August 22nd – rm 303, Dal Student Union Building >>Facebook Event Workers all over the world have had to find ways to resist the most severe excesses of global capitalism. In Halifax, baristas are organizing against a … [Read More]
By Kyle Buott, president of the Halifax and Dartmouth District Labour Council and a member of Solidarity Halifax. People say Left and Right are no longer relevant terms in the new millennium. They say we have moved beyond such simple identifications. This is a right-wing argument that tries to disorient and trick people. Left and … [Read More]
The missing piece: The far-left in the workplace Solidarity Halifax member David Bush examines the left’s role in organizing within the labour movement. Published in Rabble.ca Organizing Against the Flow: Learning from the Greater Toronto Workers’ Assembly GTWA member Alan Sears reflects on organizing challenges for the Greater Toronto Workers’ Assembly. Published in New Socialist. … [Read More]
We are tremendously saddened by the news of Burnley “Rocky” Jones’ death. Rocky was a tireless fighter for the achievement of a better, fairer world and his passing marks a great loss to this city and province. While a friend to many of our members, Rocky was also an inspiration to all of us. Indeed, … [Read More]
Exploring the tensions between electoral politics and social movements A Solidarity Halifax event Thursday, August 8, 6PM Halifax North Memorial Public Library – 2285 Gottingen Street >Facebook Event< 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, … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax members and friends get together to produce a video response to Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines.” Enjoy! Read more about the video at FUCKINGFACTS Note: Videos and articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
By Solidarity Halifax members Judy and Larry Haiven. Judy and Larry Haiven at Saint Mary’s University say that quick legislative fixes do nothing to address the underlying concerns in labour disputes such as the one between Nova Scotia paramedics and the government. (CHRISTIAN LAFORCE / Staff) What are we to make of the outlawing … [Read More]
A sacred fire has been lit and protests are underway near Elsipogtog, NB to prevent shale gas exploration and eventual “fracking.” Public calls of solidarity have been issued to activists, organizations and anyone concerned with the health of our natural environment. NEW HALIFAX PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING – 6:45pm, North Branch Public Library Website for information, … [Read More]
By Solidarity Halifax members Sébastien Labelle & Ben Sichel. For months, the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children has been front and centre in the news. The suffering of former residents, the hesitancy of the provincial government to call an inquiry, the failure to lay criminal charges, and some tentative reflection on racism as a … [Read More]
By Solidarity Halifax member Judy Haiven The count goes on. So far, out of 7 media reports on the death of Canadian Dr. Henry Morgentaler, 6 describe him as “heralded and vilified” (NY Times); “revered and hated “(Globe and Mail); “polarizing “(Toronto Sun); and a “mass murderer” (National Post). Only one, CBC.ca, offers a modicum … [Read More]