Stephen McNeil has launched an underhanded attack on workers by introducing Bill 37. The bill is designed to destroy worker power in the public sector. Bill 37 is duplicitous. It goes beyond the scope of this particular labour dispute by reaching into future rounds of negotiations and declawing the union power of some 40,000 public … [Read More]
Press Release from the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council. Occupiers include Solidarity Halifax members Kyle Buott, Evan Coole, Mark Cunningham, James Hutt and Sébastien Labelle. See also a video interview by The Chronicle Herald of Kyle Buott during the occupation. See also coverage by the Halifax Media Coop. Activists from the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour … [Read More]
Larry Haiven speaks at Law Amendments Committee By Larry Haiven, business professor at Saint Mary’s University and member of Solidarity Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Presentation by Larry Haiven to Law Amendments Committee, Nova Scotia legislature, on Bill 37 “Essential Health and Community Services Act,” 1 April, 2014 Last July, the opposition … [Read More]
By James Hutt, provincial co-ordinator of Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network and a member of Solidarity Halifax. Originally published in The Chronicle Herald. Marie Brymer is 74 years old and has been waiting for over two years to see a neurosurgeon for an assessment. In January 2012, Marie suffered a fall in her … [Read More]
By Scott Domenie, member of Solidarity Halifax and of Nova Scotia ACORN. Originally published in The Chronicle Herald. Last December, Canada Post announced it would cut door-to-door mail delivery and drastically increase the price of postage in 2014. All of this, we were told, was necessary in light of declining letter-mail volume and a … [Read More]
Larry Haiven, Professor at St. Mary’s University and member of Solidarity Halifax who’s written extensively about union/management relations is a guest on CBC’s Maritime Connection to discuss health care workers’ right to strike. >> LISTEN HERE Note: Statements by Solidarity Halifax members do not necessarily reflect positions held by the organization.
A Look At The Health Impacts Of The Nova Scotia Liberal’s Attack On Workers’ Rights By Jason Edwards, former member of Solidarity Halifax and supporter from away. Originally published at Rankandfile.ca On Saturday, Nova Scotia’s legislature, led by Liberal Premier Stephen McNeil, came together to pass essential service legislation, forcing home-support workers from Northwood Homecare … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax supports accessible, universal public health services for all, including home care and home support services. . We believe that health care workers deserve dignity and respect on the job, like all workers. . Home support workers at Northwood and the Victoria Order of Nurses (VON) are demanding to be paid the same amount … [Read More]
Solidarity Halifax member Scott Domenie writes a response to Health Minister Leo Glavine’s recent open letter in which he ignores social determinants of health when blaming people for overburdening health care services. Originally published at Left Turn East. Nova Scotia’s Liberal Health Minister, Leo Glavine wants us to make healthier life choices. He thinks that … [Read More]
Organizations and activists in the Halifax region are mobilizing to fight attacks against our public postal services. Flyers and organizing kits are being developped. Lists of contacts for community actions are being compiled. Get informed about the issues and find out how you can help by visiting: supportpostalworkers.wordpress.com Halifax events: Why Postal Banking in … [Read More]