Steelworkers Vote contributes to NDP victories in B.C. and Saskatchewan

Recent elections in British Columbia and Saskatchewan saw the NDP hold onto power in B.C. and dramatically add to its seat count in Saskatchewan.

Steelworkers participated in both elections through our Steelworkers Vote political action program.

In B.C., where Premier David Eby and the BC NDP won re-election, the USW held Steelworkers Vote election schools in Langley as well as in Burnaby. Steelworkers also participated in member-to-member outreach in Langley, Surrey, Ladysmith-Oceanside and in Vernon-Lumby.

“The USW is dedicated to supporting government policies that implement positive legislation, regulations and programs for sectors such as mining and forestry. These industries are crucial to providing good, family-supporting, high-skilled union jobs, particularly in resource-dependent communities throughout British Columbia,” said USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny.

In Saskatchewan, NDP Leader Carla Beck, a staunch supporter of the Steelworkers along with our jobs and industries, grew her caucus to 27 Members of Legislative Assembly elected, up from 14, sweeping Regina and Saskatoon.

While the right-wing Saskatchewan Party won its fifth straight majority government, the third for Sask Party leader Scott Moe, its current 34 seats represent a reduction of eight seats from the 42 it held prior to the election.

Steelworkers Vote schools were held in Regina and Saskatoon, where dozens of USW members volunteered for local NDP candidates, helping win new seats for the Saskatchewan NDP.

At the schools, USW members learn practical campaign skills while making the connection between what happens at the bargaining table and in the halls of legislatures.

Both Premier Eby and Carla Beck joined Director Lunny for his Strong as Steel Podcast for special election editions. Listen to them at usw.ca/d3podcast.

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