Events

Todd Smith, First Vice-President, held a Shop Steward training for Local 2 at the Union Hall.

Todd Smith, First Vice-President, conducted a Shop Steward Course at Local 8 at the Local 8 Union Hall.

Todd Smith, First Vice-President, held a Shop Steward training for Local 8 at the National Office.

British Columbia Day recalls explorer James Douglas' discovery of the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island, the site of the current city of Victoria, and the eventual announcement by the British that the region would become […]

The origins of Labour Day can be traced back to April 14, 1872, when a parade was staged in Toronto to support the Typographical Union’s strike for a nine hour workday. After members of the […]

The Audit Committee Meeting will be held at the National Office on September 13, 2022.

The National Executive Board Meeting will me held at the National Office on September 14 and 15, 2022.  

The Pension Committee Meeting will be held on September 27 and September 28, 2022.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a statutory holiday for employees in the federal government and federally regulated workplaces in Canada on September 30th. The day is intended to educate and remind Canadians […]

The local 5 Shop Stewards Course will be held at the Local or National Office on October 19 and October 20, 2022.

The Wage Caucus Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn on November 2 and 3, 2022.

Todd Smith, First Vice-President, will be holding a Shop Steward training for Local 15 at their Union Hall. If you are a Shop Steward for Local 15, please ensure to contact your local union office […]

Indigenous peoples in Canada have been part of our proud military history for over 200 years. During the War of 1812, they were vital allies in the protection of Canada, helping protect the citizens of […]

Canadians recognize Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, every 11 November at 11 a.m. It marks the end of hostilities during the First World War and an opportunity to recall all those who have served […]

World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those […]

The Audit Committee Meeting will be held at the National Office on December 6, 2022.

The National Executive Meeting will be held at the National Office on December 7 and 8, 2022.

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): a milestone document proclaiming the inalienable rights […]

The PPWC Pension Committee Meeting will be on December 13-14, 2023 in Vancouver, BC.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. It is observed on the third Monday of January each year. King was the […]

The PPWC is acknowledging the contribution of Black Canadians to our society. This multi-part series will start with an overview of Black History in Canada, and how the celebration came to be in the late […]

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.

Cam Shiell, the PPWC National Environmental Sustainability Officer, will be hosting the 2023 Annual PPWC Environmental and Forestry Seminar on February 22-23, 2023 at the Chateau Granville, Vancouver for PPWC members. Please contact national@ppwc.ca or […]

Private and Public Workers of Canada (PPWC) National Health and Safety Officer, Barry Touzin, will be hosting a Health and Welfare Conference at the Chateau Granville Hotel, Vancouver, BC, on February 28 – March 2,  […]

The PPWC Audit Committee Meeting will be held at the National Office on March 7, 2023.

International Women’s Day is March 8, an opportunity to reflect on the progress made towards achieving gender equality and celebrate the acts of courage and determination by individuals who have played an extraordinary role in […]

The National Executive Meeting will be held at the National Office on March 8 and 9, 2023.