Cathy Walker

Cathy Walker is an Adjunct Professor in the Labour Studies Program at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She has a distinguished career in union leadership, previously serving as the Director of the Health, Safety, and Environment Department for the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW, now Unifor). Her career spans over three decades in labour advocacy, with a focus on workplace health and safety, environmental issues, and workers' rights.

• Affiliations: Adjunct Professor at SFU Labour Studies
• Prior Roles: National Staff Representative and Department Head in CAW/Unifor

Her research and professional activities emphasize global labour conditions, particularly in China and South Africa. Post-retirement, she collaborated with institutions like the University of British Columbia and the University of Technology Sydney on international labour projects. She remains active in environmental advocacy and community engagement.

Though no specific grants or advising roles are detailed, her contributions bridge academic research and practical labour initiatives. She has worked with organizations such as the Canadian Labour Congress and the BC Federation of Labour to advance worker welfare and environmental sustainability.