By Danny Cavanagh, President, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour When I read this headline this morning, I felt that maybe there has been some movement towards justice for needless workplace deaths. For the majority of my worklife, I have been fighting for workplace health and safety. I have attended countless Day of Mourning ceremonies and Continue readingIrving fined for 2016 sawmill death
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by Robert Devet The Nova Scotia Federation of Labour is putting its weight behind the ongoing consumer boycott of Chronicle Herald advertisers. “There comes a point where you leave people no choice,” says Danny Cavanagh, president of the Federation. “The sooner these companies stop advertising, the sooner the newsroom workers can get back to work.” Continue readingBoycott the Herald and its advertisers
By Robert Devet KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – Another session of the House in Nova Scotia. Another effort by the Liberals to erode collective bargaining. Another rally by angry union members at the steps of the Legislature. This time it is about Bill 148, the Public Services Sustainability Act. The legislation ensures that a wage framework of Continue readingUnions rally in opposition to Bill 148
by Shay Enxuga 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 by the McNeil Liberals on October 3, 2014, radically restructures health care in Nova Scotia by merging Continue readingNova Scotia unions welcome Bill 1 decision
By David Bush In the dead of night on March 31 the Liberal government of Nova Scotia skulked into the provincial legislature and introduced essential service legislation, Bill 37, that stripped nearly 40 000 workers of their right to strike. The immediate context was a looming strike by nearly 2400 nurses in the Capital District Continue readingA Major Blow to the Right to Strike in Nova Scotia
As part of a new workers protest movement emerging out of the Atlantic provinces and Quebec, organized labour has been coordinating large town halls on the EI changes brought about by the Harper government. The town halls are providing an open floor for people to share their experiences and concerns, as well as discuss and Continue readingCape Breton workers speak out against EI changes