Steelworkers: Eby’s critical minerals plan puts workers in the picture

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Steelworkers: Eby's critical minerals plan puts workers in the pictureAuthor of the article:BURNABY, British Columbia, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes David Eby and the BC NDP’s plan to double B.C.’s critical mineral exports by expanding the port of Prince Rupert and creating more family supporting jobs by processing minerals here at home.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“The world needs the minerals B.C. produces and Steelworkers know what it takes to bring them to market,” said Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director. “Our members are seeing major investments firsthand with the mine life extension underway at Highland Valley Copper, the Red Chris mine expansion and plans to strengthen critical minerals processing at Teck’s Trail smelter. These are real projects with real stakes for workers and their communities.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Lunny said the commitments to expand smelting and refining, build the North Coast transmission line with Canadian steel and improve access to world markets offer a chance to keep more jobs and value in B.C.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“Growing the industry also means planning for the people who will do the work,” said Lunny. “We welcome the commitment for union-led training. B.C. needs a workforce plan that identifies how many workers will be needed, what skills they’ll require and how they will be trained. Mining workers must be at the table shaping that plan and the training that follows.”The USW also welcomed Eby’s commitment for paid full-time worker representation on mine health and safety committees. The USW has long called for dedicated, full-time, paid, worker-elected safety representatives at major mines. Those representatives must have the authority to stop work when conditions are unsafe.“With trade uncertainty in major investment decisions ahead, B.C. needs stability coming out of this election in a government prepared to follow through,” said Lunny. “This plan recognizes the opportunity in front of us and the workers needed to deliver it. Steelworkers are ready to help turn these commitments into safer workplaces, more family-supporting union jobs and lasting benefits for B.C.’s economy.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.About the United Steelworkers unionThe USW represents 225,000 members in nearly every economic sector across Canada and is the largest private-sector union in North America, with 850,000 members in Canada, the United States and the Caribbean.Each year, thousands of workers choose to join the USW because of the union’s strong track record in creating healthier, safer and more respectful workplaces and negotiating better working conditions and fairer compensation – including good wages, benefits and pensions.Scott Lunny, USW Western Canada Director, 604-329-5308, slunny@usw.caBrett Barden, USW Communications, 604-445-6956, bbarden@usw.caThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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