The Coast gave Solidarity Halifax a nod in its Back to School guide, recommending us in its list of Five ways to be an activist in Halifax. Here’s what they had to say: “Many post-secondary students experience the divisive reality of capitalism when paying tuition. While that financial drain means less beer money for some, […Read more]
Unions are one of the only remaining democratic institutions under capitalism strong enough to take on neo-liberal policies. But are unions rising to the challenge? Especially when it comes to young workers? Faced with an increased casualization of work and chronic unemployment, young workers have less and less access to unions and to unionized workplaces. […Read more]
A panel with: Nora Loreto, author of “From Demonized to Organized: Building the New Union Movement” Nick Stark, National Executive Representative, Canadian Federation of Students Nova Scotia Charlie Huntley, member of Solidarity Halifax and Baristas Rise Up Moderated by: Kyle Buott, President, Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council Unions are one of the only remaining democratic […Read more]
Presentation by John Hutton to the Nova Scotia Law Amendments Committee on what the 2014 Financial Measures Acts means to students. John is a member of Solidarity Halifax. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop. Hello, and thank you to the honourable members for allowing me to speak here today. My name is John Hutton, […Read more]
Jesse Laufer, Vice President External of the King’s Student Union and a member of Solidarity Halifax, delievered this speech at the February 12th ACORN rally for tenants rights that took place outside Halifax City Hall. Originally published at the Halifax Media Coop: “Good morning everyone. Thank you for inviting us to this event. As students, […Read more]