Katrin MacPhee and Mark Culligan, members of Solidarity Halifax, write in The Coast about Canada’s role in the Syrian refugee crisis. This country deserves the blame for failing to act and contributing to a crisis. Alan Kurdi’s death on a Turkish beach has weighed heavily on the consciences of Canadians. The discovery that an NDP MP … [Read More]
In March, Egg Studios locked out 290 freelance film technicians, members of IATSE Local 849 after failing to reach a second collective agreement. Sébastien Labelle writes on the ongoing dispute. Sébastien is a self-employed actor and member of ACTRA. He is also VP (Culture & Mayworks) at the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council, a member of Solidarity … [Read More]
Ben Sichel, member of Independent Jewish Voices Canada and of Solidarity Halifax, writes to the Chronicle Herald in support of former NDP candidate Morgan Wheeldon who faces accusations of anti-semitism following his comments about Israel’s assault on Gaza. Re: “NDP hopeful pulls out of race” (Aug.11). Jon Goldberg of the Atlantic Jewish Council makes a … [Read More]
Kyle Buott, president of the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and member of Solidarity Halifax, writes in the West Dublin Monitor to quickly denounce Eastlink’s plan to cap rural internet access. Eastlink’s plan to cap rural internet access is despicable. Four reasons: 1. Eastlink is a hugely profitable company, with millions in profits each year. … [Read More]
Authored for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative – NS by Solidarity Halifax supporter Judy Haiven and member Larry Haiven. Since the Nova Scotia Liberal government was elected in October 2013, it has brought down a breathtaking barrage on labour, restricting the right to strike, curtailing collective bargaining rights, demonizing public sector workers, gerrymandering … [Read More]
Last week, local columnist and partisan pundit Bill Black criticized the Health Coalition for saying that the Conservatives are taking $36 billion out of healthcare. He then used all sorts of skewed data to make it look like the Tories have increased funding. The Chronicle Herald (our provincial paper) asked Sol Hal member James Hutt to publish … [Read More]
Talking Radical Radio interviews Kyle Buott. He is the president of the Halifax-Dartmouth and District Labour Council and a member of Solidarity Halifax. He talks about a recent gathering: 14 anti-austerity and anti-capitalist groups from across the country were hosted by Solidarity Halifax at a Congress of the Radical Left, to discuss building relationships … [Read More]
The appearance of the Confederate Flag in Nova Scotia is a disturbing and odious phenomenon. Find out more below about a grassroots campaign to ban the Confederate Flag and combat white supremacy in Nova Scotia. — Information Leaflet – PDF file — SIGN THE PETITION HERE Facebook Page —
On Wednesday, students, workers, and low-income earners came together to fight for a $15 minimum wage. The Fair Wage Coaliton, made up of Solidarity Halifax, ACORN Nova Scotia, the Halifax-Dartmouth District Labor Council, the Canadian Federation of Students, and the Dalhousie Student Union held an information picket early Wednesday morning outside the McDonalds on Quinpool … [Read More]
This article by Solidarity Halifax Member Brian Crouse and Alexandra Killham originally appeared in the July 9, 2015 edition of The Coast. Last week, the Coast published an article by Michael Wood, entitled “Why I celebrate Canada Day with all my heart.” This article was in response to Killa Atencio’s article, “Why I choose not … [Read More]