United Steelworkers union welcomes BC NDP plan to protect forestry jobs and communities

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire United Steelworkers union welcomes BC NDP plan to protect forestry jobs and communitiesAuthor of the article:BURNABY, B.C., Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The United Steelworkers union (USW) welcomes the BC NDP’s commitments to support forestry workers and communities through new investments to keep mills operating, protect jobs and strengthen B.C.’s forestry sector. The union says the plan is a positive step toward addressing the challenges facing the industry.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 AccountThe BC NDP’s proposed $120-million Forestry Jobs Protection Fund, investments in mill modernization, improved access to fibre and efforts to expand international markets are welcome commitments for an industry hit hard by decades of unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs, mill closures and job losses.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.“Forestry workers and their communities have been through a lot, and these commitments are positive steps,” said Scott Lunny, USW Director for Western Canada. “Keeping mills open and people working needs to be a priority. We’re pleased to see the BC NDP putting forward a plan to support the industry, and we want to keep building on that work to give forestry workers and their families some much-needed stability.”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 againThe USW is also calling on all candidates in the B.C. election to support a Working Forest strategy that balances conservation, reconciliation and good jobs. This includes securing a reliable timber supply for B.C. mills, directly tying logging rights to keeping mills operating and workers employed, and establishing a Forestry Jobs Protection Commissioner to help prevent further mill closures and job losses.“We have the resources and the skilled workers right here in B.C. What we need is a commitment to keeping those resources working for our communities. There’s more work to do, but these are encouraging steps. We want to see a forestry industry that provides good union jobs and supports families and communities for generations to come,” said Lunny.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 its strong track record in creating safer, more respectful workplaces and negotiating better wages, benefits and pensions.For more information: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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