Worker Solidarity
Our Workers Solidarity Committee supported workers in struggle, including unionized and non-unionized workers. This included organizing the Workers Action Centre and a participating in the local campaign to raise the minimum wage in Nova Scotia.
Justice for Workers – Nova Scotia
Justice for Workers (formerly Fight for 15 and Fairness) is a
movement across Canada pushing fighting for workers rights, higher
wages, migrant rights and paid sick days for all.
Justice for Workers Nova Scotia is a local organizing body – comprised of individuals as well as
organizations and labour unions. Justice for Workers NS pushes for
a $20.00 minimum wage in Nova Scotia, 10 legislated permanent paid
sick days, stronger enforcement of labour standards, simplifying
the process for joining a union, and justice for migrant
workers.
Workers Action Centre
Solidarity Kjipuktuk / Halifax, along with the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council, were establishing members of the Halifax Workers Action Centre. The WAC provides legal and educational resources for workers seeking support in confronting oppression and exploitation at work.
Videos
Solidarity Halifax has participated in numerous panels exploring the politics of work and workplaces. Watch the following videos of panels hosted by Solidarity Kjipuktuk / Halifax.