Our Times Magazine featured an interview with Cape Breton labour activist Suzanne MacNeil. She has since moved to Halifax and is now a member of Solidarity Halifax. Click here to read the article Note: Statements by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
Written by Solidarity Halifax supporter Judy Haiven and member Larry Haiven. Both are professors in the Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University. Originally published by The Chronicle Herald. The Nova Scotia government and its four acute health care unions have finally resolved their dispute over which unions represent which workers in collective bargaining. The … [Read More]
Download PDF here. The Liberal government plans to continue its austerity agenda in the coming provincial budget. Austerity is the ruling class solution to the Great Recession of 2008. Instead of reining in the big banks and corporations, the ruling class seeks to blame working people for this economic crisis. according to Genesage, it was … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Shay Enxuga reports on the ongoing Bill 1 saga for Rank & File.ca The Liberals’ election promise of restructuring healthcare in Nova Scotia has turned into a prolonged battle between the government and the province’s four healthcare unions. The drama began last April when the Liberals introduced essential service legislation, eliminating the … [Read More]
People continue to scratch their heads over events regarding arbitrator James Dorsey and comments by Health Minister Leo Glavine. Prof. Larry Haiven, member of Solidarity Halifax, shares his thoughts on CBC Information Morning. > Listen to the interview here Note: Articles published by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the … [Read More]
A new coalition is working to raise the minimum wage in Nova Scotia to $15/hour!Coalition members include: ACORN Nova Scotia, the Canadian Federation of Students, the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council and Solidarity Halifax. Solidarity Halifax and ACORN member Evan Coole is interviewed by CTV: >Click here to watch the video … [Read More]
Nova Scotia needs a raise! Right now, minimum wage is not enough to pay for the rising costs of rent, food, transportation, and the other necessities of life. A living wage is the rate of pay required for workers to afford a decent quality of life. Here in Halifax, we feel that $15/hour would be … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Shay Enxuga reports for Rankandfile.ca on the recently announced decision regarding the NS Liberal’s Health Authorities Act. Today Arbitrator James Dorsey released his initial decision regarding Bill 1, the Health Authorities Act, and addressed some of issues at the heart of the controversy surrounding the legislation – union representation. Bill 1, introduced … [Read More]
By Shay Enxuga, member of Solidarity Halifax. Originally published at RankandFile.ca December 17, 2014, marked the end of a weeklong arbitration session in Nova Scotia, although the final outcome of Bill 1 – the Health Authorities – is still yet to be decided. The Stephen McNeil Liberals passed this controversial legislation on October 3, 2014, … [Read More]
Is this better for Cuban Socialism or Capitalist Restoration? By John Hutton, member of Solidarity Halifax. What is likely the most significant shift in Cuban-American relations in five decades took place today when the United States announced that it would release three Cubans from what is called the “Cuban 5” in exchange for Cuba’s release … [Read More]