Gavin McGarrigle, the Western regional director of UNIFOR and a member of the B.C. Softwood Lumber Advisory Council, says he is concerned the $700M in loan guarantees and $500M for diversification will not be enough to support laid-off workers and needed investment in softwood lumber facilities. While he welcomes the money, he tells BC Today host Michelle Eliot there should have been more consultation with unions and direct support for workers.
