Advantages of belonging to a union are many. A key benefit is that your union represents you! Should you have a personal issue with your employer, a union representative will work with you on an equitable resolution. Additionally, on average, unionized workers tend to be paid more than non-unionized workers and enjoy a set standard […]
Here is an update for everyone planning to attend the CCU Convention in Victoria BC, October 16-19, 2021. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/proof#card Here is the BC Provincial Health Guidelines for attending the convention. The guidelines mandate everyone attending be vaccinated by certain dates. This means showing vaccination records, wearing masks, social distancing and frequent sanitizing. We are taking […]
Attention PPWC members – It’s that time of year where we’d like to help with the cost of continuing education. Apply now for our Memorial Bursaries. Don’t delay! The Public and Private Workers of Canada is offering two (2) $1,000 bursaries that are available to all PPWC members in good standing, including their spouses and […]
The 30th Annual Convention of the Confederation of Canadian Unions will be held at the Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, October 17 & 18, 2021. Labour School will be Saturday, October 16, and the NEB meeting will be October 19, 2021 Registration/Check-in will take place on Friday, October […]
Labour Day marks the unofficial ending of summer celebrated on the first Monday of September since 1894. Originally workers campaigned tirelessly for better working conditions and pay. Unions held rallies and parades to fight for fairness. Today, people and communities across our nation enjoy the accomplishments of the labour movement with BBQ’s, summer picnics or […]
The CCU/CSC will provide annual bursaries of $1,000 for dependent children of members of unions belonging to the CCU/CSC for the purpose of furthering their post-secondary education. The draw to select recipients will occur at the Executive Board meeting on Tuesday October 19, 2021. Successful applicants (recipients) will be contacted by email shortly after (by […]
The Confederation of Canadian Union (CCU) holds regular labour schools every three months throughout the country. Experts in various fields speak on topics that matter to Canadian workers, including health and safety, labour law, social services, gender equity, media and communications, political economy, collective bargaining, and organizing. Their recent labour school was held online in […]
‘$959,000 for the B.C. First Nations Forestry Council: Government of Canada supports the Indigenous Forestry Skills Development and Job Recruitment Program. (CNW Group/Western Economic Diversification Canada)The PPWC applauds the Govt’ of Canada support of the Indigenous Forestry recruit program and the views expressed below. “The Indigenous Forestry Virtual Platform will allow the historic workforce who […]
Advantages of belonging to a union are many. This is just one of the ways a union represents its members by standing together against all forms of hatred in the name of racism, culture, religion, skin colour, and socio-economic position. We negotiate collective agreements that protect against any harassment of the rainbow community. For more […]
Happy B.C. Day from all of us at the PPWC, the Public and Private Workers of Canada British Columbia begins with the First Nations peoples, who have lived here for thousands of years. Their art, culture and history are an important part of B.C.’s cultural nature. When you travel in BC you see Indigenous names […]