Canadian government needs to stand up for lumber workers, says United Steelworkers union
Following the U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to increase anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to 20.56%, the USW is demanding immediate support for forestry workers and communities across the country.
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