In the recent issue of Media Planet Magazine, the PPWC featured an advertisement that highlights our membership from throughout British Columbia. The issue, named “Organized Labour,” also includes articles about the forestry industry, infrastructure investment in BC, messages from NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair and Prime Minister-in-waiting Justin Trudeau, and a special message from CCU President […]
After a proud history spanning over 50 years, the Public and Private Workers of Canada on September 15, 2015, voted at a special convention to change their name to Public and Private Workers of Canada. “We have changed the name to more accurately reflect who we are, what we have become, and where we are […]
A new documentary has been produced by the Public and Private Workers of Canada, which focuses its proud history and its struggle for workers’ rights, environmental sustainability and social justice. Be sure to watch it in HD by clicking on the tiny circle in the bottom right corner when the video starts and then switch […]
There is an election for the Forest Resource Officer. Candidates for the position are Reg Haggard, Cam Shiell and Larry Walker. Voting will take place from June 9-22, 2015 (Locals to have polls open up to 10 days within these two weeks). Final tabulation is on July 3, 2015. Download more information below:
John Hanrahan is president of the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU), the largest association of independent unions in the country, of which the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) is a member. Hanrahan spoke at the PPWC Annual Convention in March 2015 in Prince George, British Columbia. Hanrahan spoke about how the CCU and […]
In March 2015, Peter Ewart, an activist with the Stand Up for the North Committee, spoke at the convention of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) in Prince George, British Columbia. Peter spoke about the need for labour unions and progressive organizations to work together to fight the corporate agenda of the Stephen […]
There are elections for two positions this year: Occupational Health and Safety Officer and Health and Welfare Trustee (Wage Caucus Locals only). Voting will take place April 28 to May 11, 2015 (Locals to have polls open up to 10 days within these two weeks). Final tabulation is on May 21, 2015. Download the posters […]
The 47-minute documentary, called The Voice for Independent Unions in Canada, illustrates the dedication of the Confederation of Canadian Unions and the Public and Private Workers of Canada to the establishment of a democratic, independent labour movement and its commitment to growth and renewal. The documentary also focuses on the struggles of labour activists inside […]
Local 26 of the Public and Private Workers of Canada have created an online petition to protect education funding in rural areas in British Columbia. PPWC Local 26 includes workers at Selkirk College in Castlegar, BC. Go to PPWC Local 26 website The union is calling on Amrik Virk, BC’s Minister of Advanced Education, to […]
