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 […]
Update: The Pharmacare motion has now passed at the Senate. Originally posted on the Confederation of Canadian Unions With the COVID-19 health crisis shutting down parliaments, businesses and almost everything else in countries throughout the world, it’s easy to miss out on some other important news events taking place. Last week, NDP Member of Parliament Don Davies […]
The Trustees of the PPWC – Employer Trusteed Health & Welfare Plan met on March 2, 2020 and would like to update you on a number of items relating to your group benefit coverage. Updates include: New Return to Work Form 2020 Plan Administrator and Health & Welfare Committee Training Session Tax T4A Issuance Life […]
By CCU President Kelly Johnson Last week, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, with over 182,000 cases currently being reported worldwide, including 424 in Canada – and these numbers are increasing every day. Although the spread of this illness in Canada has been relatively low compared to other countries, the […]
President Gary Fiege and Forest Resource Officer Glenn Calder attend the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) 2020 Annual Forestry Conference and AGM on February 5 – 7, 2020 in Nanaimo at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. ABCFP is responsible for registering and regulating British Columbia’s professional foresters and forest technologists. The event aim is […]
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 […]