USW D3 Strong as Steel Podcast E29 with Director Scott Lunny and Meg Gingrich

In Episode 29 of the Strong as Steel podcast, USW District 3 Director Scott Lunny sits down with Meg Gingrich to discuss the state of Canada’s steel sector and the growing importance of protecting domestic industry.

They dive into the Stand Up for Steel conference and lobby days in Ottawa, where Steelworkers from across Canada came together to push for stronger trade protections, Buy Canadian procurement policies and a long-term industrial strategy for Canada’s steel industry. The episode explores the ongoing impact of U.S. tariffs, job losses and layoffs and why maintaining a strong domestic steel sector is critical not just for jobs, but for Canada’s economic sovereignty.

Scott and Meg also discuss the role of trade cases in defending Canadian industries from unfair imports, the importance of worker voices in lobbying and advocacy, and what’s at stake in upcoming CUSMA trade discussions. From steel to lumber, aluminum and critical minerals, the USW continues to make the case for a national strategy that protects key sectors without sacrificing one industry for another.