On January 3, 2024, Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Review Committee released its annual report with recommendations regarding the provincial minimum wage for the year ahead. While recognizing the struggles that lower-income workers face with low pay and skyrocketing costs of essentials like rent and food in Nova Scotia, the committee ultimately proposes a mere $0.20…
Today the government of Nova Scotia announced that it would be raising the minimum wage on April 1st by $1 an hour bringing it up to $12.55 per hour. This is the most substantial increase to Nova Scotia’s minimum wage since 2010, and it is no coincidence that it comes on the heels of two…
MEDIA ADVISORY Nova Scotians rally for $15 minimum wage WHEN: Tuesday Oct. 2, 12pm – 1pm WHERE: Rally at Killam Library, 6225 University Ave. Halifax WHAT: Rally and March for $15 & Fairness SPEAKERS: Aidan McNally, Lynn Jones, Rana Zaman, Taylor Maclean, and more VISUALS: Over a hundred people, protest signs, big lead banner As Nova Scotia becomes the province…
FIGHT FOR $15 and FAIRNESS NATIONAL DAY of ACTION – HALIFAX FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 12:00pm – 1:00pm Halifax Central Library – on Sidewalk/Courtyard in front of the building along Spring Garden Rd. Bring union flags and banners! In response to the National Day of Action called by the Fight for $15 and Fairness Campaign, the…