The following is an article written by CCU President Kelly Johnson in regards to the ongoing struggle of the B.C. forestry industry. Originally posted on the Confederation of Canadian Unions website There has been a perfect storm heading for the forestry industry in British Columbia during the last two decades. General economic uncertainty, U.S. tariffs […]
Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet! Download Issue (PDF) In this Issue: Update from the President Shop Stewards Corner What’s going on at the Locals? CCU Celebrates 50th Anniversary Convention
After being contacted last December, the PPWC embarked on a bold path to unionize the supervisors and other associated staff at Howe Sound Pulp and Paper. After a 6-month long hearing, the landmark Labour Board decision was in our favour and on Monday, December 9, 2019, the sealed ballots cast the year before were counted […]
The Trustees of the PPWC – Employer Trusteed Health & Welfare Plan met on October 21st and would like to update you on a number of items relating to your group benefit coverage. Updates include: Drug Supply Limits for Maintenance Medication Pharmacy Compass New Trustee Announcement Beneficiary Designations The Trustee meeting dates for 2020 are […]
This landmark legislation that we the PPWC have been pushing for over the last number of years is true recognition of UNDRIP and finally puts action in place of words. We applaud the Provincial government in making the bold move to enshrine these rights into legislation, thus allowing all peoples of this province to move […]
Originally released on the Government of British Columbia website The provincial government has announced another step in its commitment to have supports in place for contractors, workers and communities impacted by indefinite and permanent mill closures in B.C.’s Interior. The end of the mountain pine beetle harvest and low lumber prices, and the ongoing Canada/U.S. […]
The Confederation of Canadian Unions has released their political education campaign called “Raise Your Voice, Cast Your Vote” where major parties answer questions in order to assist the membership in making informed voting choices for the Federal Election on October 21, 2019 View the Raise Your Voice, Cast Your Vote Results Here
Originally released on the Government of British Columbia website with a quote from PPWC President Gary Fiege The provincial government has announced $69 million to fund a new series of measures aimed at supporting British Columbia forest workers impacted by mill closures and shift reductions in several B.C. Interior communities. The Interior forest industry has […]
Attention all students! It’s that time of year again! The Public and Private Workers of Canada is offering two $1,000 bursaries which are available to all PPWC members in good standing, including their spouses and dependants. The submission deadline for each bursary is November 1, 2019. Both bursaries will be presented to the winners in January. For […]
Click here to download the CCU Labour Day postcard PDF Locals of the PPWC will be holding the following events to celebrate Labour Day and to honour the Canadian labour movement and the contributions that workers have made. LOCAL 1 & 26 Labour Day Picnic Kinnaird Park September 2, 2019 11am – 3pm […]