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From her early days as a community activist to fighting concessions during a tough round of bargaining, Debra Mason has always helped workers fight for their rights. Find out what drives her in this profile, one in a series sharing the stories of National Racial Justice Committee and National Indigenous Council members.

US President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs would severely damage the Canadian economy, our public services and our way of life. These tariffs are not a one-off: they are part of a larger anti-democratic effort by his administration to solidify billionaire control over government, stoke fear and racism, and cement US imperialism in Canada and around the globe.

Sharon Stanley is a seasoned activist and leader who lives by one important rule when she’s fighting for racial and social justice: “If you’re going to use wisdom you have to be a listener. You can’t just be a talker.” Get to know Sharon in this profile, one of a series sharing the stories of National Racial Justice Committee and National Indigenous Council members. 

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to implement a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada, to take effect as soon as March 5th, with the rates being 25% on most goods and 10% on energy.

The reason for these punishing tariffs changes by the day and the hour. But the impacts of Donald Trump’s trade war, however, are already well-understood: Canada could face a recession and significant job losses in multiple industries in every region of the country.

Marjorie Villefranche is the embodiment of courage, compassion and leadership. A key figure in Montreal’s Haitian community, she has made her mark as a feminist, anti-racist activist fighting discrimination and all forms of exclusion. CUPE is honouring Marjorie’s lifetime of activism for Black History Month 2025.

CUPE and the Airline Division of CUPE (ADCUPE) is partnering with the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) to bring the membership access to the Global Cabin Air Reporting System (GCARS).

Public transit is key to healthy communities. But governments are letting corporations profit from this essential service. This new backgrounder explains why privatized transit projects have failed, and what it means for other privatization schemes.