Host Nichola Taylor chats with Chris Watson, the newly elected president of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour. They explore the various challenges that workers encounter in the current landscape, including the cuts made to education in NB, Watson’s vision for leading the NBFL, and his optimism about collaborating with the Holt Government to enhance labour relations.
Wade’s Worlds: Ana Avendano. Sex Harassment
An interview about the need for unions to deal with sexual harassment among members
Maritimes and Beyond: How Rising Tide Helps Lift People from Homelessness and Poverty
Nichola chats with Dale Hicks, the board president of Rising Tide Community Initiatives, to highlight the organization’s commendable efforts in providing safe, affordable, and adequate housing for low-income individuals. Their discussion also addresses the additional measures necessary to tackle the ongoing housing crisis effectively.
Maritimes and Beyond: Tenants Hold Power when They Know Their Rights!
Host Nichola Taylor talks to Matthew Habermacher, who recently made headlines after he took his landlord to court and won! As a lawyer on a year-long clerkship in Fredericton, Matthew discovered that his rental agreement, which promised internet access as part of the rent, was not being honored. After the landlord failed to address the issue, Matthew decided to pursue legal action in small claims court, ultimately emerging victorious. Tune in to hear about his experience and the lessons learned from this legal battle.
Wades World Josh Silver. Redlining. CRA.
The redlining home mortgages in low-income neighborhood and the Community Reinvestment Act