Articles / Features
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Everything Is Made Somewhere
General Motors and the Shifting Politics of Plant Closings
If history teaches us anything, it is that nothing will change unless working people mobilize against plant closings. It is a political issue and should be treated as such. Keep reading…
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Be Bold, Be Brave
Trans Workers on Building an Inclusive Labour Movement
During bargaining, Sebastien Trujillo and his fellow union reps were able to change all of the language in their collective agreement, from “he/him” and “she/her” to the more inclusive “they” and “them.” Keep reading…
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Fighting For $15 And Fairness
Through the Eyes of Women Activists
Advocacy worker Nadira Begum is one of the activists behind the unstoppable Fight for $15 and Fairness movement. The campaign is resonating with workers all across the country who know the impossible struggle of life on minimum wage. Keep reading…
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We Strike!
Ni Una Menos and the Women’s Strike in Argentina
Women have had enough. A work stoppage, a walkout, a strike in domestic work; all these proved to be effective tools for challenging patriarchy and economic inequality in Argentina. What can we learn? Keep reading…
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Parenting | Work | Activism
“You Can’t Have it All” and Other Truths I Like to Tell Myself
As a mother of four children ranging from three to 15 years of age, as a career-driven woman who loves her work, and as a community activist, I can’t have it all. I like to remind myself of this when I drive to work in my house slippers. Keep reading…
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A Green Economy for All
The Environmental Racism Project
“Climate change is at the forefront of a number of policy discussions, and we want to be part of that process,” says Christopher Wilson. “If we’re not, the transition to a new green economy is not going to be just, and we’re going be left on the margins.” Keep reading…
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Inviting Everyone to The Table
A Food Policy for Canada
“Sixty per cent of the people who are considered food insecure are actually working,” says Diana Bronson, executive director of Food Secure Canada. “They’re not people who don’t have jobs; their jobs just don’t pay them enough, or they don’t have enough hours, to be able to afford to feed their families.” Keep reading…
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Making The Shift
Chief Horseman’s Hopes for the Future
The Alberta provincial government has announced seven new programs intended to assist Indigenous communities in reducing greenhouse gases and power bills, while growing employment opportunities. Chief Eugene Horseman is hopeful that initiatives like these will hold long-term benefits for his community and the environment. Keep reading…
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Times Change
Getting Down to Work with a Women’s Employment Collective
“You’re important, you will find work, and we can help you.” That’s what people who come in the door at Times Change are told, says Pat Bird (left), who worked at the women’s employment collective for 25 years. Keep reading…
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Bc Schools Project
Day of Mourning
Teaching the next generation of workers how to be safe on the job is becoming an annual event in BC high schools, through the Day of Mourning BC Schools Project. Keep reading…
