Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC)

The Public and Private Workers of Canada (#PPWC) can help with the cost of continuing education. Apply now for the Orville Braaten and Angus Macphee Memorial Bursaries. The submission deadline for each bursary is November 1, 2026. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-bursary-applica…

See the third batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @PPWCUnion, which started with a incredible opening ceremony blessing by Bonnie Harvey and Joe Pierre, and former PPWC President Geoff Dawe also presented the new PPWC Strategic Plan. ppwc.ca/convention-2026/

See the second batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @PPWCUnion, which started with a incredible opening ceremony blessing by Bonnie Harvey and Joe Pierre, recognizing that we were on the traditional and unceded territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. ppwc.ca/convention-2026/

See the first batch of photos from the 2026 convention of the @PPWCUnion, taking place in Kimberley, BC. Labour School speakers included Natalie Hake, Director for Public Education and Crisis Services, and Bill Percival of Oper8 Performance. ppwc.ca/convention-2026/

The @ppwcunion celebrates International Workers’ Day, observed each year on May 1st, is a day rooted in the long and often difficult struggle of working people to secure dignity, fairness, and justice in the workplace. See at ppwc.ca/public-and-private-w…

For the @PPWCUnion, this day is not only about remembrance, but about reaffirming a commitment to safer, healthier workplaces for all. The #DayofMourning stands as a powerful reminder that behind every statistic is a co-worker or a friend. See at ppwc.ca/ppwc-recognizes-day-…

Voting for #PPWC President, First Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer will take place from May 12 – 25, 2026. Please make sure to check with your Local for specific voting dates. Read more information and the candidate biographies at ppwc.ca/ppwc-2026-national-e…

‘Biggest single taxpayer in North Cowichan’ #Crofton Mill has closed its doors, ending an era of forestry in Crofton, BC. The last Crofton Mill workers of @PPWCUnion Local 2 are punching out today forever. Watch at ppwc.ca/end-of-an-era-crofto…

Sign the House of Commons petition to provide important EI, transition and bridge to retirement supports for PPWC Local 2 and Local 8 workers at Crofton. If there are at least 500 valid signatures, it can be presented to the House. Sign at ppwc.ca/sign-federal-governm…. teapaw.org/PPWCUnion/status/20366…

The @PPWCUnion has been working with the federal government and BC officials to guarantee extended EI benefits for recently laid off forestry workers, including members of Local 2 and 8 at the Crofton pulp mill. Today, it became a reality. Read at ppwc.ca/federal-government-e…

The @PPWCUnion is welcoming the announcement of $70.4 million in new funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to support workers affected by job losses across the province. Read at ppwc.ca/public-and-private-w…

On #IWD2026, the @PPWCUnion reaffirms its commitment to equality, solidarity, and justice. We will continue to build workplaces, and a society, where every woman has the opportunity to succeed and where equality is not just an aspiration, but a reality. ppwc.ca/ppwc-celebrates-inte…

@PPWCUnion President Geoff Dawe has created an online petition with MP @JeffKibbleCML. Having this read in the House of Commons will bring us one step closer to having #PPWC workers at Crofton receive the supports they need. Sign the petition at ppwc.ca/sign-federal-governm…

Forestry Townhall with MP @JeffKibbleCML and Leaders Demand Real Answers on Pulp Mill Closures. Union members, industry stakeholders, government representatives, and affected community members will come together. Register fro the event at ppwc.ca/forestry-townhall-wi… #forestryworkers

Attempts by the @PPWCUnion to engage with Conservative MP’s Tamara Kronis and Jeff Kibble about the #Crofton shutdown, we had very little assistance. Equally frustrating was the absence of engagement from Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party. cbc.ca/news/politics/poiliev…

MP @GordJohns Calls for Collaboration Across Party Lines to Protect @PPWCUnion Pulp Workers in British Columbia. "Forestry workers are not being treated equally… This government needs to step up." Watch video at ppwc.ca/mp-gord-johns-calls-…

Barry Touzin, @ppwcunion National Health and Safety Officer, hosted the Workers Advocate (#WCB) Training in Vancouver, British Columbia on February 2 to 5, 2026. Attendees from most active #PPWC Locals attended. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-hosts-workers-a…

Geoff Dawe, president of the @PPWCUnion, is not in favour of efforts to have a special task force formed to investigate the reasons for the troubles in the forest industry. Originally posted in the Cowichan Valley Citizen on February 4, 2026. Read at ppwc.ca/union-head-against-a…

On behalf of the @PPWCUnion, we want to express our profound sorrow and heartbreak at the horrendous and tragic shooting in Tumbler Ridge, BC. Our union represents working people, and we are struggling to come to terms with the devastating news. Read at ppwc.ca/ppwc-offers-support-…

For the workers of #PPWC Local 2 Crofton, one Member of Parliament not only answered the call but consistently went above and beyond — even though Crofton isn’t even in his riding. That member is federal NDP MP @GordJohns for Courtenay-Alberni. Read at ppwc.ca/standing-with-worker…