July 1 is the national day of Canada. A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. Originally called […]
June 25, 2020 VANCOUVER — Ottawa must reject demands by British Columbia’s biggest raw log exporters that would make it even easier for them to ship raw logs out of the country, say a number of organizations that worry deregulation will harm both BC’s forests and rural communities. The organizations include Unifor and the Public […]
The Public and Private Workers of Canada acknowledges National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21, 2020. This is a day of celebration for all Canadians to recognize and honour the achievements, history and rich cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day, previously National Aboriginal Day, was announced […]
May 1st, also known as “May Day” and “International Workers’ Day”, has long been the day recognized as the date that workers gather to remember the victories of the labour movement. Furthermore, it serves as the date to rally around concerns raised by workers worldwide. Although celebrated around the world, May Day had its roots […]
With the continuing evolving state in Canada and BC, in attempting to deal with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Trustees of the PPWC – Employer Trusteed Health & Welfare Plan wanted to share the updates on the impact on the health and welfare benefits coverage to participating parties under the Plan and members. Updates include: […]
The National Day of Mourning is observed in Canada on April 28 and honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. We also honour the many families and friends who have been deeply affected by these tragedies. The CCU has produced a series of […]
Check out the latest edition of the PPWC Leaflet Download Issue (PDF) In this Issue: What’s going on at the Locals? Shop Stewards Corner CCU Announcement on COVID-19 Local Responses to COVID-19 58th Annual Convention
Special Message from the PPWC: Thank you to all the frontline staff who are out there working, putting yourself at risk for the benefit of all workers, aged and immune compromised. You truly are heroes. Special Bulletin from the PPWC – April 2020 – Employer Trusteed H&W Plan Trustees Relating to COVID-19 With the continuing […]
By Adam van der Zwan – CBC News Levi Sampson says while many other B.C. businesses are closing their doors, his staff at a pulp mill in Nanaimo are hard at work to meet the demands for medical supplies. Harmac Pacific produces a soft blend of pulp made from cedar, which is then used to […]
