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Raymond Basilio: Trade unionists must always be on guard

For Raymond Basilio, union organizing is a question of life and death. As the secretary-general of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) - Philippines, Basilio draws courage from the 240,000 educators he represents.

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Leocadio Juracán Salomé: A story union activists must care about

Leocadio Juracán Salomé is the agrarian reform coordinator and a driving force behind CUPE’s partner in Guatemala, the Campesino Committee of the Highlands (CCDA). The unexpected election in 2023 of Bernardo Arévalo, an anti-corruption reformist president, marks a crucial breakthrough in the country’s history.

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Arisleydis Hidalgo Leyva: Solidarity is about mutual respect

When Arisleydis Hidalgo Leyva talks about international solidarity, she makes it clear that Cuba is the model. Leyva is the secretary-general for the provincial division of Cuba’s National Union of Public Administration Workers (SNTAP).

CUPE supports campaigns of migrant justice in Canada

The Canadian government has made a series of troubling announcements over the last few months that will have a significant impact on temporary foreign workers, international students and their families.

Our Time Together: A national space for Indigenous, Black, and racialized CUPE members and allies

Deadline extended! There’s still time to be part of the conversation about CUPE’s anti-racism work. Register by April 27 for this important online meeting.

International Solidarity Report 2023-2024

CUPE’s 2023-2024 International Solidarity Report provides a snapshot of urgent global struggles and documents our union’s efforts to build worker-to-worker solidarity around the world. This year has reminded us in so many ways that international solidarity is critically important.

Teach-in: Workers in solidarity with Palestine

Join CUPE to learn how the Canadian labour movement can work in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Privatization a major barrier to racial justice: CUPE report

A new CUPE research report shines a spotlight on the ways for-profit services harm Indigenous, Black and racialized workers and their communities. The Colour of Privatization looks at the origins and ongoing impacts of privatization, shares members’ experiences with contracting out, and outlines concrete ways to fight racial discrimination and strengthen public services.

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December 9, 2024

Human Rights Day

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948, in response to the Second World War and ongoing colonialism.

May 1 - 31, 2026

Asian Heritage Month

During Asian Heritage Month, CUPE recognizes and celebrates the contributions that members of Asian communities have made to Canada, and to our union.