CLC and FTQ Presidents to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Workers | Canadian Labour Congress https://canadianlabour.ca/clc-and-ftq-presidents-to-address-impact-of-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-workers/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:51:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 206365628 CLC and FTQ Presidents to Address Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Canadian Workers https://canadianlabour.ca/clc-and-ftq-presidents-to-address-impact-of-u-s-tariffs-on-canadian-workers/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://canadianlabour.ca/?p=19660 OTTAWA, ON — As Canada’s unions gather in Ottawa for an important meeting to discuss next steps in the face of growing challenges for workers, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske and Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) President Magali Picard will hold a press conference to respond to the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs and trade measures. The labour leaders will outline the serious economic consequences these tariffs will have on workers in key sectors, including steel, aluminum, forestry, and manufacturing, and call on the federal government to provide immediate and robust support to affected...

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]]> OTTAWA, ON — As Canada’s unions gather in Ottawa for an important meeting to discuss next steps in the face of growing challenges for workers, Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) President Bea Bruske and Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ) President Magali Picard will hold a press conference to respond to the U.S. government’s announcement of new tariffs and trade measures.

The labour leaders will outline the serious economic consequences these tariffs will have on workers in key sectors, including steel, aluminum, forestry, and manufacturing, and call on the federal government to provide immediate and robust support to affected workers, industries, and communities.

  • What: Press Conference: Canada’s unions respond to U.S. tariffs and call for urgent federal support for workers
  • When: Wednesday, April 2, at 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre Ottawa – Trillium Room (55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Level Four) Or Via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89501882931)
  • Who: Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and Magali Picard, President of la Fédération des travailleurs et travailleuses du Québec (FTQ)

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613-526-7426

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