Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs | Canadian Labour Congress https://canadianlabour.ca/canadian-labour-congress-ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-and-united-steelworkers-to-address-threat-of-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-jobs/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:35:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 206365628 Canadian Labour Congress, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and United Steelworkers to address threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian jobs https://canadianlabour.ca/canadian-labour-congress-ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-and-united-steelworkers-to-address-threat-of-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-jobs/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:35:38 +0000 https://canadianlabour.ca/?p=19421 Sault Ste. Marie –– 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. What: Press conference: Standing up for workers, defending jobs and Communities, and fighting back against Trump’s threats When: Thursday, January 30, 9:30 a.m. Where:...

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]]> Sault Ste. Marie –– 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.

What:
Press conference: Standing up for workers, defending jobs and Communities, and fighting back against Trump’s threats

When:
Thursday, January 30, 9:30 a.m.

Where:
The USW office (68 Dennis St, Sault Ste. Marie, ON)
Or
via Zoom (Passcode: 927305)

Who:
Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of the New Democratic Party
Marty Warren, USW National Director for Canada
Kevon Stewart, USW District 6 Director
Michael Da Prat, USW Local 2251 President
Bill Slater, USW Local 2724 President

To arrange an interview, please contact:
CLC Media Relations
media@clcctc.ca

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