Elizabeth Fry Society

Mental health in Nova Scotia: Potential of peer support remains untapped

Robert DeVet — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 14:58:00 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Susan Roper speaks slowly, pausing between sentences to collect her thoughts. She begins cheerfully but trails off as the silencing force of self-doubt sets in.

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Workers, Employer Settle in Elizabeth Fry Society Strike

bsichel — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:17:27 +0000

Union says collective agreement brings workers in line with public sector

The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) says that the four striking workers from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia have reached a collective agreement with the society's board of directors.

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Elizabeth Fry Workers Say Strike is Case of "Lead by Example"

bsichel — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:52:10 +0000

Advocates for women say they need to stand up for their own rights

Halifax - Despite the beautiful sunny day on the Halifax waterfront, Heather McKenzie says she’d much rather be at work than walking the picket line.

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Elizabeth Fry Society Workers Ready, But Reluctant, to Strike

bsichel — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:47:15 +0000

Service providers for women have been in negotiations for months

HALIFAX - Four employees at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Mainland Nova Scotia say they're ready for a strike.

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Interview with Kim Pate of the Elizabeth Fry Society (CAEFS) on the Omnibus Crime Bill

CKUT News — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:19:21 +0000