CANADIAN LABOUR CONGRESS, NDP LEADER JAGMEET SINGH, AND UNITED STEELWORKERS TO ADDRESS THREAT OF U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADIAN JOBS
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, Jan. 29, 2025 /CNW/ – CLC President Bea Bruske, alongside federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and representatives from the United Steelworkers union (USW) will hold a press conference to address the urgent economic and social crisis posed by the U.S.’s plan to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products on February 1st.
Tariffs of this magnitude would devastate thousands of jobs in sectors critical to Canada’s economy — and destabilize families, communities, and industries across the country.
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What: |
Press conference: Standing up for workers, defending jobs and Communities, and fighting back against Trump’s threats |
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Thursday, January 30, 9:30 a.m. |
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The USW office (68 Dennis St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON) |
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via Zoom (Passcode: 927305) |
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Who: |
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress |
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Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party |
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Marty Warren, USW National Director for Canada |
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Kevon Stewart, USW District 6 Director |
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Michael Da Prat, USW Local 2251 President |
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Bill Slater, USW Local 2724 President |
SOURCE Canadian Labour Congress (CLC)
