On this week’s episode of Talking Radical Radio, organizer Brian Crouse talks about his work with a new multi-issue, membership-based, democratic, radical organization based in Nova Scotia. The group’s name is Solidarity Halifax. >Listen to the interview on Rabble.ca here. The goal of the group is to bring together committed organizers from a range of … [Read More]
For those of you who’ve only recently heard of Solidarity Halifax, aren’t quite sure who we are, or are interested in knowing a bit more about our origins and ambitions, here are a couple of introductions to Solidarity Halifax that will give you some insight. At the fifth annual international convention of the Platypus Affiliated … [Read More]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BamPxy2n3Q Workers who were fired from Just Us! speaking at the CUPE Nova Scotia Convention on April 30, 2013. On April 28, 2013, Solidarity Halifax joined a rally in support of fired workers, Shay Enxuga and Elijah Williams, outside of the Just Us! investors’ meeting in Grand Pré, NS.
Idle No More teach-in hosted by SUNSCAD on April 5, 2013. Featuring panellists Gabe Hooger (Canadian Federation of Students), Rachelle McKay (Idle No More), Sébastien Labelle (Solidarity Halifax), Prof. Carla Taunton (NSCAD Faculty), Patricia Doyle-Bedwell (Dalhousie Transition Year Program) and Billy Lewis (Elder). The final Q&A segment includes a discussion about the “Made In Nova … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Mary Burnet writes open letter to Just Us! general manager Debra Moore in response to union-busting actions of the cooperative. Dear Debra, I’m writing to you as a long-time patron of Just Us, a worker in an independent business that has had a long and friendly relationship with Just Us and its … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Jackie Barkley responds to the shallow media analysis of Rehteah Parsons’ tragic story. As a citizen, a mother, and also a mental health social worker, I have been appalled at the vouyeristic, group think, fact-weak, narrow, and unthoughtful coverage (print, on-line, radio and television) of the recent tragic suicide of a young … [Read More]
By Kyle Buott President of the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and member of Solidarity Halifax Water rates could be going up by 30%. (1) Halifax Water, the publicly owned utility providing water, sewer and wastewater services to most of HRM, has applied to the Utility and Review Board for a major water rate hike. … [Read More]
By Kyle Buott President, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and member of Solidarity Halifax Politicians always talk about how they want to create good jobs in our economy. Unfortunately they think corporate tax cuts and handouts create good jobs. Here are five ideas that don’t cost the government anything, and that all political parties should … [Read More]
*NOTICE OF EVENTS* Planning Session to Oppose the Federal Budget by the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council April 4, 6:30pm-8:30pm 3700 Kempt Rd, Halifax The Conservative government has introduced another budget full of cuts and attacks on workers, our families, our communities and our environment. Soon, it is highly likely the Conservatives will release yet … [Read More]
Been hearing about anti-capitalism? Ever been involved in progressive organizing or activism that didn’t feel effective? Ever felt that different political issues and problems were actually related, and yet everyone is so busy spending every night of the week going to different events/meetings/talks/discussions that it’s hard to get things done? ***************************************************** Solidarity Halifax Students are … [Read More]