Bill C-39 represents a direct assault on the fundamental rights of working people across Canada. By embedding sweeping Section 107 powers into the Canada Labour Code, this legislation grants a [...]
The Crofton pulp mill, a cornerstone of the Vancouver Island economy for generations, was closed by Domtar in April 2026. It wasn’t just jobs that were lost, but a way […]
Download Poster Above Labour Day is far more than a long weekend marking the end of summer. It is a fundamental celebration of working people, our shared history, and the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 21, 2026 VANCOUVER, BC — Following yesterday’s announcement of the closure at Howe Sound and last month’s closure of the Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, […]
By Rob Douglas, Mayor of North Cowichan, BC This week I met with Adrian Soldera, who was recently elected First Vice-President of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC), […]
Why PPWC? Real Value for Everyday Workers Joining PPWC isn’t just about having representation—it’s about changing the dynamic on the job floor: Better Wages & Financial Security: [...]
Download Here Elected at PPWC National Convention Chuck LeBlanc – President’s Message Adrian Soldera – National First Vice President Jeremy Christensen – National Second [...]
July 15, 2026 Dear Friends, With heavy hearts, we share the devastating news that Canfor Pulp is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia. This mill […]
July 9, 2026 An Open Letter of Solidarity to the British Columbia Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and All BC Healthcare Nurses To our Sisters, Brothers, and Friends in the British Columbia […]
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Members of the PPWC, As I write this letter, I do so with a deep sense of gratitude, pride, and optimism for the future of the […]
To the Membership of PPWC, I want to sincerely thank all of the PPWC membership for electing me to this position and for the opportunity to serve over the past […]
The Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) wants to welcome our new President, Chuck LeBlanc, First Vice President Adrian Soldera and Second Vice President Jeremy Christensen to the National [...]
Check out the Spring 2026 edition of CCU Connections Magazine, the official voice of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. This is the special issue on affordability and the price that […]
Check out the Summer 2025 edition of CCU Connections Magazine, the official voice of the Confederation of Canadian Unions. This is the special issue on housing, and how a national, […]
Geoff Dawe, President of the PPWC (Public and Private Workers of Canada), has written open letters to cabinet members of the BC government, including Anne Kang, Minister of Post-Secondary [...]
