Leading the Way: Why the Right to Strike Matters
Last August, we all witnessed a significant affront to democratic rights in the way the Liberal government interfered with the rail freight transportation industry...
Leading the Way: We Focus on Issues, Not Parties
It’s not a secret that many trade unions in the world will endorse political parties or candidates. These endorsements have two goals: make waves in a political campaign and influence how members cast their votes.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour both residential school survivors and those who never made it home.
Leading the Way: Reaching Out to New Canadians and Integrating Them is Crucial to...
More than just a program, we need a vision with a plan. We must ensure that newcomers are fully integrated into our society, which can only be achieved by integrating them into our economy.
Christmas Message
As we enter the holiday season, I invite you to take a moment to reflect on the events of 2023, a year marked by incredible moments of solidarity and exceptional victories for our members.
Picket lines are a pillar of Canadian democracy
This weekend, the Toronto Star published an op-ed by our national president, François Laporte, on the new anti-scab bill before Parliament and the right to strike more generally...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour both residential school survivors and those who never made it home. It also serves as a reminder for Canadians to reflect on the injustices that Indigenous peoples have endured over the last few hundred years.
International Worker’s Day message from François Laporte
On this International Worker's Day, let us come together to celebrate the power and resilience of workers across Canada and the world.
National Day of Mourning 2023
On April 28th, we commemorate the National Day of Mourning. This day serves as a reminder of those who have died, been injured, or fallen ill due to their work.
Remembering the Fallen During Rail Safety Week
This week is Rail Safety Week. It’s an important time to educate the public about the basics of rail safety by, for instance, reminding everyone never to approach tracks except at designated grade crossings. Additionally, it’s important to always remain alert near tracks: trains can pass at any time, are quieter than ever, and can take kilometers to come to a full stop.
