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  • More than tall lattes: Organizing lessons from baristas at Starbucks

    Inspiration, information, and solidarity among Starbucks baristas increasingly extends beyond individual stores, connecting workers across cities, regions, and, to some extent, even national borders—illustrating lessons applicable to organizing at the mega-chain in both the U.S. and Canada.

    Inspiration, information, and solidarity among Starbucks baristas increasingly extends beyond individual stores, connecting workers across cities, regions, and, to some extent, even national borders—illustrating lessons applicable to organizing at the mega-chain in both the U.S. and Canada.

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    Manitoba is worse off thanks to the new federal budget

    A synopsis of the new federal budget implications for the middle province

    The budget tabled by the federal government on November 4 sets out a path that will worsen income inequality in Manitoba and squeezes the provincial government’s finances. The federal budget is focused on attracting $500 billion in private investment with only a handful of initiatives to help those most impacted…

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    Subsidized Housing With Supports Needs More Support

    Lessons from WestEnd Commons Stable and affordable housing is a central component in improving people’s quality of life. In light of a severe housing shortage facing low-income renters, it is clear that Manitoba has work to do to ensure that all citizens have access to a warm and secure place…

  • Call for proposals: The Omatsu Files

    Focused on equity, diversion, inclusion and anti-racism? We might publish your work!

  • Corporate profits are driving food price inflation

    Remarks to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee of the House of Commons

    Remarks to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Committee of the House of Commons

  • The Bernie Blueprint: The Nuts and Bolts of Distributed Organizing

    Not everyone is a gruff-but-beloved Vermont socialist… So how do you build a distributed organizing program without a national presidential campaign?

    Not everyone is a gruff-but-beloved Vermont socialist… So how do you build a distributed organizing program without a national presidential campaign?

  • The only thing certain about COVID-19 is uncertainty. What does this mean for workers?

    On March 16, Chandra noticed a burning sensation in her ear canals and neck. She and her family were isolating at home due to the outbreak of COVID-19, but public health officials were warning only of fever and cough so she didn’t think too much of it. It wasn’t until…

  • National Housing Day: A profile of WestEnd Commons

    This past weekend marked Canada’s National Housing Day. In recent history, housing in Canada hasn’t been a hopeful topic. In 1993 federal funds for new social housing development were cut and responsibility for social housing was devolved to the provinces. Provinces have since borne the brunt of filling this funding…

  • Manitoba Research Alliance

    Public spending on Adult Education brings big returns

    October 23, 2025 For Immediate Release (Winnipeg, Treaty One): A new study published today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives – Manitoba finds that public expenditure on adult education is returned to the public purse. “The Fiscal Benefits of Adult Basic Education in Manitoba” by Jim Silver, professor emeritus at…

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    BC’s speculation tax is a key piece of the housing affordability puzzle

    The BC government has brought forward legislation to implement one of its major policy measures on housing: the speculation tax. In a defence of the tax earlier this year, we outlined why the speculation tax represents an important step in addressing the housing crisis. The tax covers a limited set of geographical areas in BC…

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    Canada must not implement Ecuador free trade deal, say civil society organizations

    29 organizations sign letter urging government to walk back controversial agreement

    We urge you to reconsider this trade agreement and to prioritize the protection of human rights, environmental sustainability, and the rights of Indigenous peoples. There must be a transparent and inclusive process that respects the voices and concerns of those most affected, including the Indigenous communities in Ecuador who have long resisted harmful…

  • Four keys to achieving a just transition in Canada

    Remarks to the House of Commons Natural Resources Committee on its study on a just transition

    Remarks to the House of Commons Natural Resources Committee on its study on a just transition