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]
*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]
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]
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 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]
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]