The mission of the Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) is to advocate for the rights and well-being of its members by securing fair wages, equal pay, and stable employment opportunities. Committed to democracy and social justice, the PPWC actively works toward reducing work hours, meaningful benefits and safe working conditions and promoting fair apprenticeship opportunities.

We believe in fostering strong relationships between labour, government, and industry while firmly opposing any threats to workers’ rights to strike and collectively bargain.

Through independent and democratic unionism, we seek to empower Canadian workers, ensuring that labour movements remain free from foreign influence and dedicated to the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and progress.

Our ultimate goal is a labour movement shaped and led by Canadian workers, advocating for a better future for all.

The Public and Private Workers of Canada envisions a fair and democratic society where all workers have equal rights, fair wages, benefits and strong worker protections. We strive for an independent labour movement led by Canadian workers.

For the last ten years, the PPWC has had to work within the structure of policy and governmental changes that have affected all sectors of our membership. We were subjected to and had to adapt to internal and external environmental impacts and policies that were not within our control.

In the last three years, through active participation with our Locals, provincial committees and forging alliances with government agencies we advocated for our membership, their families and their communities. Through the strength of Locals and the National, we worked closely to navigate the landscape and the impact to our membership from the pandemic of 2019 and the effects thereafter.

The next four years will continue to be a period of change. There will be many internal and external impacts that will affect our membership but we will work to seek a safe and healthy work-life balance. We will continue to advocate and forge alliances with government and keep what PPWC stands for, the importance of Canadian labour and dues remaining in Canada.

Over the next four years (2026 – 2030), PPWC’s goal is to:

• Secure stronger contracts, engage and protect our members, and build long-term resilience.

• Deepen member involvement, modernize outreach, and reinforce the foundation of Union democracy.

• Prioritize member well-being, strengthen reporting systems, Union and company collaborations and safety regulations compliance.

• Mobilize members, help shape legislation, and amplify Union values across all levels of government.

Over the next four years, we anticipate continued challenges at the bargaining tables. Employers will resist progress, but we must remain focused, united, and strategic. These strategic goals will guide our efforts to secure stronger contracts, engage and protect our members, and build long-term resilience.

Our goal is to:

• Review and revise unclear collective bargaining agreement (CBA) provisions, rewriting them in plain, enforceable language to prevent company misinterpretation.

• Conduct a review of key contract articles and relevant arbitration decisions to prepare bargaining strategies that prevent employer concessions through coordinated member action and solidarity.

• Identify potential industry and technological changes and create contract language and retraining provisions to safeguard members.

• Create effective communication channels to ensure our members feel heard, empowered and engaged during negotiations.

• Develop systems to monitor work schedules to prevent fatigue and encourage work-life balance to help protect our members physical and mental well-being.

• Develop bargaining proposals to update wages and benefits to meet economic realities and industry norms.

To build a stronger, more resilient Union, we must invest in our members—not just as participants, but as leaders, organizers, and decision-makers. These strategic goals will guide our efforts to deepen member involvement, modernize outreach, and reinforce the foundation of Union democracy.

Our goal is to:

• Create consistent communication tools and standardized communication channels to reach more members to increase member engagement in Union business. A measurable success of this initiative will be to increase attendance at membership meetings over the next four years.

• Each Local will review practices and bring awareness to and remove barriers that hinder a welcoming and inclusive environment. Our focus will be on ensuring all members—new and existing—feel valued, respected, and connected to the Union.

• As part of the new member orientation, a timeline will be put in place to ensure new members are introduced to their PPWC Union representatives for connection and engagement with their Local Union.

• Develop new tools to monitor, train and support Union leaders and committees to strengthen leadership, reinforce Local autonomy, track issues and share best practices.

Over the next four years as workplace risks evolve, our health and safety approach must continue to shift from reactive to proactive. Over the next phase, we will prioritize member well-being, strengthen reporting systems, Union and company collaborations and safety regulations compliance.

Our goal is to:

• Raise awareness of fatigue and mental health practices to support a safe and healthy work-life balance for our members by monitoring schedules, collecting and reviewing safety data to identify trends and allocate preventative resources.

• Strengthen safety practices by working jointly with the employer and safety committees, including regular meetings to monitor fatigue, mental health, compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations, and programs for new and young workers.

• Educate members about their rights and responsibilities, enhance training for new and young workers, and elevate visibility and accountability through unified communication on health and safety matters.

• Highlight the importance of members providing input on upcoming health and safety changes affecting their workplaces, including WorkSafeBC policy consultations, public hearings, and new or revised OH&S guidelines.

Our Union is a dynamic, inclusive organization supporting workers across public and private industries. To expand our membership, we will continue to elevate our visibility, unify our message and ensure every sector we serve is seen, heard, and valued.

Our goal is to:

• Expand our outreach to increase public visibility as a Union representing both public and private workers in Canada by highlighting and reinforcing the diversity of our membership.

• Create key messaging, communications tools, and innovative digital platforms to help Locals engage members and communities, reinforce the Union’s strength, and tell the story of our multisector impact.

• Work collaboratively at the Local and National levels to share communications and successes through storytelling, social media and advocacy initiatives to showcase PPWC’s unity as a diverse independent Canadian Union that supports all workers.

To influence policy and protect member interests, we must build a powerful, coordinated political presence rooted in Local leadership and National support. These strategic goals will guide our efforts to mobilize members, help shape legislation, and amplify Union values across all levels of government.

Our goal is to:

• Proactively track political and policy developments over the next four years and continue to build alliances with government and other stakeholders to help shape legislation and policies that affect our membership.

• Actively lobby government and policymakers to advance our members’ interests, using data, research, and collaborative strategies to influence decisions that affect the workplace, legislation, and Union priorities.

• Establish Local and National Advocacy Action Committees as a central advocacy hub to develop communications to support Local and National advocacy initiatives and enhance their impact for the betterment of our membership.

• Host quarterly cross-Local and National public affairs and advocacy strategy meetings with Local Presidents and National leadership to align Local priorities with National support.

• Strengthen collective impact by sharing and promoting Local advocacy efforts through the Union’s website, social media, and other communications mediums.