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August 05, 2025 17:19 ET | Source: Le Syndicat des Métallos

Le Syndicat des Métallos accueille favorablement l'annonce du gouvernement fédéral sur le bois d'œuvre et demande une mise en œuvre urgente pour protéger les emplois et les collectivités

TORONTO, 05 août 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le Syndicat des Métallos accueille favorablement l'annonce faite aujourd'hui par le Premier ministre Mark Carney, concernant de nouvelles mesures...
August 05, 2025 17:19 ET | Source: United Steelworkers union

United Steelworkers union welcomes federal softwood announcement, calls for urgent follow-through to protect jobs and communities

USW welcomes federal softwood announcement | Les Métallos accueillent favorablement l'annonce du gouvernement fédéral sur le bois d'œuvre
July 28, 2025 20:54 ET | Source: United Steelworkers union

Canadian government needs to stand up for lumber workers, says United Steelworkers union

The United Steelworkers union (USW) District 3 and the USW Wood Council are calling on the federal government to take urgent action.
April 08, 2025 12:30 ET | Source: United Steelworkers union

USW applauds Premier Eby and B.C. government support for forestry workers impacted by unfair U.S. softwood lumber tariffs

"Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key in helping our members get through this."
August 17, 2024 01:45 ET | Source: United Steelworkers union

Steelworkers: U.S. Department of Commerce's decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber is pure protectionism

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
May 12, 2022 09:30 ET | Source: Softwood Lumber Board (987451)

Advancing a Natural Climate Solution: The Softwood Lumber Board 2021 Annual Report is Now Available

OREGON CITY, Ore., May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its 2021 Annual Report, which details the organization's work to achieve year-over-year growth...
November 09, 2021 10:05 ET | Source: The Softwood Lumber Board

Softwood Lumber Board Pledges $420K to Match Wood Innovations Grants

OREGON CITY, Ore., Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support market innovation in wood products, the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) announced today it will pledge $420,000 in matching funds to the...
October 19, 2021 12:30 ET | Source: The Softwood Lumber Board

National Design Competition Launches to Demonstrate the Role of Mass Timber in Decarbonizing the Built Environment

OREGON CITY, Ore. & WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and USDA Forest Service (USDA) announced today the Mass Timber Competition: Building to Net-Zero...
September 14, 2021 12:08 ET | Source: Softwood Lumber Board

The Softwood Lumber Board and U.S. Department of Agriculture Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Support Net-Zero Carbon Construction and Resilient Forests

OREGON CITY, Ore., Sept. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that builds upon the existing...
December 17, 2018 11:47 ET | Source: Softwood Lumber Board

SOFTWOOD LUMBER BOARD COMPLETES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

Washington, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Softwood Lumber Board is pleased to announce that it has completed its leadership succession plan. This was an important undertaking as the Board...