Industrial Workers of the World – K’jipuktuk Archives

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Protesters pepper sprayed, one arrested, during peaceful Burnside jail protest (updated)

September 10, 2018

Protesters who rallied at the Burnside Jail last night in support of demands issued by protesting prisoners were pepper sprayed and violently thrown down by officers of the Halifax Regional Police (HRP). One protester was arrested and will face charges. Updated.

News release: The Industrial Workers of the World – K’jipuktuk stands in solidarity with striking prisoners

August 27, 2018

News release: We encourage all individuals and organizations who profess to stand with workers and the marginalized against exploitation and oppression to publicly voice their unequivocal support for the statement and demands of the prisoners, and to provide any and all material assistance possible.