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"Premier’s Eby’s approach in pressing the federal government in Ottawa for worker supports is key in helping our members get through this."

The United Steelworkers union (USW) is calling out the U.S. Department of Commerce’s decision to double duties on Canadian softwood lumber.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Vancouver, BC, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nationwide labor shortage intensifies and building material costs continue to inflate, Think Wood recognizes the need for building owners and...

Washington, DC, Nov. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the nationwide labor shortage intensifies and building material costs continue to inflate, Think Wood recognizes the need for building owners and...

Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, Oct. 24, all 14 proposals from the Ad Hoc Committee on Tall Wood Buildings were approved by large margins at the International Code...