Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council

Halifax celebrates International Workers Day 2015

Robert DeVet — Sat, 02 May 2015 12:33:38 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – Spirits were high at this year's International Workers' Day in Halifax.

As they should be.

After all, Mayday is a celebration. A celebration of solidarity among workers, and a celebration of the gains workers' struggles have accomplished over many years.

#NSuncut Coalition Against Austerity wants to make some noise

Robert DeVet — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:12:51 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) - Close to 80 Halifax activists from diverse backgrounds met last night to consider what to do about a provincial budget that hurts so many Nova Scotians and a Liberal government that r

Labour Day in Halifax: Songs, speeches and solidarity

Robert DeVet — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 17:57:32 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK, HALIFAX - For some people Labour Day just spells the end of summer. But for the nearly 500 union members and their friends who gathered at Victoria Park and marched to the Commons it means a lot more.

MayworksHalifax Festival opening ceremony celebrates indigenous resistance

Robert DeVet — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:05:59 +0000

K'JIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – There is a distinct reason why this year's MayworksHalifax Festival was opened with traditional Mi'kmaw ceremonies offered by elder Billy Lewis and th