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May 1, also known as May Day and International Workers’ Day, has long been a day recognized when workers gather to remember the victories of the labour movement. Furthermore, it serves as a day [...]

Pacific BioEnergy’s Prince George pellet mill closed in March, after the mill’s sales contracts were purchased by the Drax Group. (Citizen file photo) By Arthur Williams Originally [...]

The 59th Biennial Convention of the Public and Private Workers of Canada will be held at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, B.C. on April 4 to April 8, 2022. On behalf of Public and […]

PPWC welcomes Robin Turnill, who is a Managing Consultant for People and Culture with Pivot HR Services. Robyn will be conducting our Labour School training at the 59th Biennial Convention from [...]

See Previous Conventions PPWC welcomes the following guest speakers to our April 4 – 8, 2022 Biennial Convention in Nanaimo, BC at the Bastion Hotel. The speakers will be presenting on [...]

We are extremely pleased to welcome Menzies Aviation (Canada) Limited’s Victoria, B.C. YYJ Westjet Ticket Agents and Grounds Agents to PPWC Local 2 by a vote of 78 percent. Join us in [...]

There will be a Workers Advocacy course for PPWC Health and Welfare committee members from February 28- March 2, 2022 at the Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & [...]

Happy Family Day from all of us at the PPWC, Public and Private Workers of Canada! Family Day, in most provinces, is celebrated on the third Monday in February. This day allows British Columbians [...]

BC Family Day is a provincial statutory holiday celebrated on the 3rd Monday in February that gives families the opportunity to spend time with their loved ones.

Private and Public Workers of Canada (PPWC) National Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Barry Touzin, has organized with the Canadian Mental Health Association to conduct a virtual 3-day [...]

The Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) acknowledges that today is the Bell Let’s Talk Day. The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign aspires to drive the national conversation to [...]

Private and Public Workers of Canada (PPWC) National Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Barry Touzin, has organized with the Canadian Mental Health Association to conduct a virtual 3-day [...]

The 59th Annual Convention of the Public and Private Workers of Canada will be held at the Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo, B.C. on April 4 to April 8, 2022. On behalf of Public and […]

Advantages of belonging to a union are many. A key benefit is that your union represents you! Should you have an issue with your employer, we have your back and have an appointed representative [...]

June 2021, the Government of Canada recently passed legislation to make September 30th a federal statutory holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an important [...]