The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling on the federal government to respond decisively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose …
Tariffs
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Bell job cuts draw union criticism as company expands into U.S.
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBell Canada plans to cut 1,200 jobs as part of ongoing workforce reductions, drawing sharp criticism from Unifor, the union representing many …
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By Margaret Kirk | Sault Star Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker calls the proposed U.S. steel tariffs “unwarranted aggression towards a friendly …
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Employment LawFeatured
Employers cannot use tariffs to bypass workplace rights, employment lawyer says
As U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to implement a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, Canadian workers are already facing …
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By Sarah Ritchie and Sammy Hudes Donald Trump is not joking when he says he’d like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime …
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By Sarah Ritchie The federal government is hosting a summit in Toronto today aimed at bolstering the economy in the face of Canada’s …
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Labour Relations
Unifor calls on grocery chains to prioritize Canadian-made goods amid U.S. tariff threat
Unifor is calling on Canada’s largest grocery retailers to prioritize Canadian-made products in response to the U.S. administration’s threat to impose new …
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By Michel Saba in Ottawa Uncertainty still hangs over the Canadian economy despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing a 30-day pause in tariffs that …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor
By Ian Bickis Canada’s auto sector and the economy at large has dodged the immediate threat of tariffs but significant risks remain. The …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Levitt-Safety’s owner takes strong pro-Canada stance in reaction to Trump tariffs
Bruce Levitt, president and owner of Levitt-Safety Limited, an Oakville, Ont.-based distributor of workplace safety gear, has voiced strong opposition to the …