By Ken Neumann
National Director for Canada
United Steelworkers

John McCain apparently thinks Canadians, and perhaps American voters, will be reassured as he brings his Republican presidential campaign north of the border this week and promises to defend the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

The truth, however, is different. Citizens in both countries, especially workers, could benefit greatly from a thorough rewrite of NAFTA to put their interests first, rather than the interests of corporate investors who alone have reaped the benefits in the 15 years since NAFTA was signed. (more…)