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Public and Private Workers of Canada – Local 15

Defending Workers’ Rights and Protecting Good-Paying Forestry Jobs

A Union Built on Member-Driven, Bottom Up Democracy

Our Values

Building a Stronger Future Together

Welcome to the website of PPWC Local 15, representing over 200 workers at the Skookumchuck Pulp Mill in British Columbia. PPWC Local 15 is a proudly democratic union founded in 1969. Our constitution ensures our local is a participatory, bottom-up union where rank and file members, everyday workers, direct the activities and decision-making.

Workers Come First

A Commitment to Workers' Rights

Rooted in union democracy and solidarity, Local 15 exists to ensure that workers—not corporations or political insiders—have a real voice in decisions that affect their livelihoods, their families, and their future.

Events in October 2026

A Union Built on Democracy

The Local is led by a President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents and a Treasurer, and all local officers are elected through a secret-ballot referendum by the membership. Rank-and-file members also have the constitutional right to recall any local officer at any time if they are dissatisfied with their performance. This emphasizes the union to operate on principles of democracy, with leaders being elected by and accountable to the membership.

This democratic foundation makes our union stronger. It empowers members to stand together, debate openly, and act collectively in pursuit of better wages, safer workplaces, and secure futures. Local 15 believes that when workers have control over their union, they have greater power at the bargaining table and greater confidence in the fight for fairness.

Get Involved — Make Your Union Stronger

Local 15 has established committees to handle specialized issues, such as Shop Stewards, Health and Welfare, Safety, and Environmental concerns. These committees ensure that decision making from the general membership leads to improving wages, benefits and working conditions through direct action and collective strength.

Your involvement makes Local 15 stronger. Whether you’re stepping into your first union meeting, joining a committee, or raising your voice on important issues, you are helping shape the direction of our union.

Welcome to the Public and Private Workers of Canada Local 15 — where working people shape their destiny and build a stronger tomorrow.

Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) News

All Forestry Leaflet News Past Events President's Corner Uncategorized

PPWC Stands up for Collective Bargaining and the Right to Strike

September 29, 20263 min

PPWC Petition on Protecting Crofton Pulp Mill Workers Read in House of Commons

September 28, 20262 min

Public and Private Workers of Canada Celebrates Labour Day in 2026

September 3, 20262 min

PPWC Bursary Applications Now Available Online

September 1, 20261 min

PPWC Decries Mill Closures in Howe Sound and Northwood, Demands Immediate Federal and Provincial Action for Forestry Workers and Communities

August 21, 20265 min

PPWC First Vice President Adrian Soldera Meets with North Cowichan Mayor to Discuss BC Forest Sector

August 7, 20262 min

Public and Private Workers of Canada (PPWC) – Real Value for Workers

July 27, 20262 min

Summer 2026

July 17, 20261 min

PPWC Addresses Devastating News About Northwood Pulp Mill Closure

July 15, 20263 min

An Open Letter of Solidarity to the British Columbia Nurses’ Union (BCNU) and All BC Healthcare Nurses

July 9, 20265 min

A Final Farewell From Former PPWC President Geoff Dawe

July 8, 20263 min

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A Special Thank You from Outgoing PPWC 2nd Vice President Chris Cargill