Canada\u2019s unions are deeply alarmed by the U.S. administration\u2019s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian products. This is a direct attack on workers from both sides of the border, threatening good, unionized jobs in key sectors like manufacturing, mining, energy, and agriculture\u2014jobs that form the backbone of our economy.<\/p>\n
These tariffs would create a devastating ripple effect, impacting families and entire communities. The stakes are immense: escalating costs of living, stagnant wages, and now the Trump tariff threats, putting workers\u2019 livelihoods at risk.<\/p>\n
This is not just a trade issue; it is an economic and social emergency that requires an all-hands-on-deck approach when it comes to standing up for working people across Canada. It\u2019s time for Canada\u2019s political leadership to recognize the urgency and address this before it becomes a full-blown crisis.<\/p>\n
The federal government must treat this threat with the urgency it demands. Workers need leadership that prioritizes their well-being, protects their jobs, and defends our industries. Capitulating to these tariff threats would be a betrayal of the millions of Canadians whose livelihoods are on the line.<\/p>\n
Canada\u2019s unions call on the government to reject these attacks outright, act decisively to safeguard jobs, and commit to developing a long-term industrial strategy that protects Canadian workers from the whims of any foreign administration.<\/p>\n
Workers and unions across the country are united and ready to fight back.<\/p>\n
Solidarity is our power, and we will not allow Canadian workers to become collateral damage in reckless trade disputes.<\/p>\n
The Canadian Labour Congress urges the government to deliver a clear message: Canadian workers and industries will not be undermined. We will stand strong, act decisively, and unwaveringly defend our workers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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