End of year message from NS Federation of Labour president Danny Cavanagh
NS Federation of Labour president Danny Cavanagh reflects on gains made over the last year, and challenges ahead.
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Postal workers and allies briefly occupy Andy Fillmore’s constituency office
Today at noon some 15 labour activists briefly occupied the office of Andy Fillmore, the Liberal member of parliament for Halifax, to protest the Canada Post back-to-work legislation, while others rallied outside.
December holidays and your pay cheque
This is the most puzzling time of the year – to figure out which days are paid holidays and which are not. Judy Haiven helps you understand your rights, so you can help your boss understand.
Work disruptions not the only reason for Canada Post delivery delays
Canada Post is blaming delays in parcel delivery almost exclusively on the November rotating strikes, but that’s not the only reason
News brief: Canada Post granted province-wide injunction against picketing
News brief: In an oral decision delivered earlier today at the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Canada Post was granted a province-wide injunction against picketing activities.
Press release from NS Federation of Labour re ServiCom layoffs
News release: This province to do more to protect workers from wage theft, and more to protect workers when companies declare bankruptcy, says NS Federation of Labour president Danny Cavanagh The Federation of Labour is planning to collect donations for the 600 workers who were not only laid off, they are owed 3 weeks pay with three weeks to go before Christmas. The concern is these workers will have no pay or ability to access EI benefits before Christmas.
News release: NSFL says three days of paid domestic violence leave in NS will make a difference, but will continue to seek ten days
News release: “The change announced today is an important start in addressing domestic violence in Nova Scotia, but it is not far enough and we would like to see ten days of paid domestic violence leave as the best way to give victims true economic stability”, says Nova Scotia Federation of Labour president Danny Cavanagh.
Support the right to strike
A little something about the right to strike, how good things happen when workers go on strike, and a call to support the six activists arrested and charged by Halifax police.
Tony Tracy: Our rights are meaningless if not defended
Tony Tracy is one of the six labour activists who last night were arrested after picketing in support of the postal workers who were legislated back to work. This is what Tony posted on Facebook after his release from custody this afternoon.
I’ll be home (late) for Christmas: Working retail on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
On Christmas Eve stores stay open until 6pm, even 8pm, and one retail worker believes that’s way too late, and it’s time for a change.