The Throne Speech Falls Short on Worker Commitments – United Steelworkers

The Throne Speech falls short on worker commitments – United Steelworkers

United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director, Marty Warren, issued the following statement:

United Steelworkers Union Says The Throne Speech Fell Short On Worker Commitments - Canadian Manufacturing

Steelworkers in Ottawa in 2024 for the Stand up for Steel conference. (GlobeNewswire) TORONTO — The United Steelworkers National Director, Marty Warren, stated that the “Throne Speech included some encouraging commitments – on industrial strategy, housing and infrastructure – that, if delivered properly, could lay the foundation for good union jobs and stronger communities. But with workers facing rising costs, economic uncertainty and mounting …

Throne Speech misses the mark for workers

Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress, on the Government’s Throne Speech OTTAWA –– Workers expected an ambitious plan to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and defend communities against Trump’s agenda, however, today’s throne speech provided none of this. Workers need the federal government to have a plan, backed by bold investment and action, to deliver good union jobs, stronger public services, and economic secu…